2. BUILDING MATERIALS
• All the building structures are composed of various
types of materials. These materials are either
referred to as building materials or materials of
construction.
• The information on various types of materials, their
properties, and their uses for various functions
provides a vital tool in the hand of the builders in
achieving the economy in material price.
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10. Various Tests of Bricks are as Follows:
•Water absorption test
•Crushing strength test
•Hardness test
•Shape and size test
•Soundness test