The document discusses different types of construction materials commonly used in neighborhoods such as wood, cement, steel, bricks, blocks, concrete and glass. It also explains that the type of material used determines the type and form of the structure and that each material has its own properties to build safe and durable houses.
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Verzosa, Earl Beann G. Bsce-2B STUDENT NO. 191752
The document discusses different types of construction materials commonly used in neighborhoods such as wood, cement, steel, bricks, blocks, concrete and glass. It also explains that the type of material used determines the type and form of the structure and that each material has its own properties to build safe and durable houses.
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TESTING
VERZOSA, EARL BEANN G. BSCE-2B
STUDENT NO. 191752
Student Activity No.1
1. Look around your neighborhood and take note the different types of construction materials used. o Wood o Cement o Steel o Bricks o Blocks o Concrete o Glass o Stone 2. In your opinion, why do you think these types of materials were used? o The type and form of structure is determined by the type of material used. Each of the types of materials has its own used to build safe and durable house. The right building materials and how it been used in construction have a big impact on the quality of the structure. Building materials are usually categorized into two sources: natural and manmade. Materials such as stone and wood are natural, and concrete, masonry, and steel are manmade. But both must be prepared or treated before they’re used in building. And building materials helps for the structural and visual impact to the structure.