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LEC1 - Construction Materials and Testing

Construction materials provide structural integrity, safety, and aesthetics for buildings and infrastructure while their selection and use can lower costs and improve sustainability. Advancements in materials enable innovative sustainable practices addressing challenges like climate change and affordable housing.

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LEC1 - Construction Materials and Testing

Construction materials provide structural integrity, safety, and aesthetics for buildings and infrastructure while their selection and use can lower costs and improve sustainability. Advancements in materials enable innovative sustainable practices addressing challenges like climate change and affordable housing.

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Construction materials play a critical role in the construction of buildings,

infrastructure, and other structures. Their importance lies in the following


aspects:

Strength and Durability: Construction materials provide the structural


integrity and longevity required for buildings and infrastructure to
withstand the forces of nature and use over time.

Safety: Proper selection and testing of construction materials can ensure


the safety of occupants, workers, and the general public during and after
construction.

Aesthetics: Construction materials can enhance the aesthetic appeal of


buildings and structures, and contribute to the cultural and historical
significance of a place.
Cost-effectiveness: Proper selection and use of construction materials can
lead to cost savings during construction, operation, and maintenance of
buildings and infrastructure.

Sustainability: Construction materials can impact the environmental


sustainability of the built environment, through their embodied energy,
carbon footprint, and impact on natural resources.

Innovation: Advancements in construction materials and their use can


lead to innovative and sustainable building practices, addressing modern
challenges such as climate change, energy efficiency, and affordable
housing.
Water Aggregate
Sieve Analysis
Absorption Impact Value

Aggregate Aggregate
Abrasion Value Crushing
Bitumen Content
Flash and Fire Point
Penetration
Softening Point
Specific Gravity
Ductility
Marshal Stability
FINENESS SOUNDNESS CONSISTENCY SETTING
TEST TEST TEST TIME
COMPRESSION FLEXURAL REBOUND ULTRASONIC
STRENGTH STRENGTH HAMMER PULSE VELOCITY
ASTM- American Society for Testing and Materials

AASHTO- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

AISC- American Institute of Steel Construction

ASCE- American Society of Civil Engineers

ACI- American Concrete Institute

ISO- International Organization for Standardization

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