Identify the types of stone binders you can see in these

pictures.

1- Plaster
2-Cement
3-Mortar

What is each one of these techniques used for?

1- Gypsum rock
2- Limestone and clay
3- Mixtures of binders with sand and water

Which of the ceramic objects above are structural and which

are whiteware?

The terracota is structural, the rest are whiteware

What are the properties of each of these types of ceramics?

Terracota: Ordinary clay that is usually a matte red
colour. It is hard, rough and fragile.

Earthenware:A mixture of white clay, silica and feldspar. It is

fine and smooth, as well as hard.

Stoneware: It is made from refractory clay, has a glass-like

appearance. It is very compactable and hard

Porcelain:It is made with kaolin. It is transparent, translucent,

compact, acid-resistant and hard

What glass shaping technique can you see in this diagram?

Automatic blow moulding

Can you explain the process involved in this technique.

Hot glass is poured into a hollow mould; then compressed air is

used to push the glass then, the mould is opened and the glass
object is taken out.