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Tests on Stones
To certain the required properties of stones, the following tests can be conducted: (i) crushing strength test…
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Requirements of Good Building Stones
The following are the requirements of good building stones: (i) Strength: The stone should be…
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STONES
Stone is a ‘naturally available building material’ which has been used from the early age…
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Can Titanium Dioxide Reduces Air Pollutants?
Imagine a city that could devour the very pollution that it creates. Such was the…
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Lead Content in Paint
Lead paint without cracks, fragmentation or deterioration is not likely to be considered hazardous for…
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Infrared Paint Strippers
Paint removal is a technique that requires special skill to prevent damage to the surfaces…
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What Are Paints
Paints are used to ensure protection of the buildings from harmful weather effects, including rain,…
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Does autogenous healing make the concrete pipe even stronger than original?
Autogenous healing is common in underground drainage pipes because of the presence of water on…
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What is the difference between carbonation and carbon dioxide attack?
For carbon dioxide attack, carbon dioxide dissolves in water to form a weak acid called…
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Prevention of corrosion
Carbon dioxide and chloride present in the concrete are inert in the absence of the…