GYPSUM MATERIAL

Desi Natalia Fendiawati

1411025
Architecture Technic
What is Gypsum?
Gypsum is the one of minerals with calcium levels
that prevailed in its mineral.
Chemical formula CaSO4.2H2O (calcium sulfate
hydrate)

The detail about Gypsum

Gypsum colours: white, gray, brown, yellow,
and transparent.
Size:120 cm x 240 cm.
Thickness: 9 mm to 15 mm
How to make gypsum board

Calcined gypsum is mixed with water

and additives to form a slurry which is
fed between continuous layers of paper
on a board machine.
As the board moves down a
conveyer line, the calcium sulfate
recrystallizes or rehydrates, reverting
to its original rock state.
The paper becomes chemically and
mechanically bonded to the core.
The board is cut to length and
conveyed through dryers to remove
 The classification of Gypsum

The standard gypsum board

The thickness: 9mm, 12mm and 15mm.
The fire-resistant gypsum board
The thickness :12mm and 15mm
The moisture-resistant gypsum board
Toilet, kitchen and storeroom.
The thickness: 9 mm, 12 mm and 15mm.
The impact resistant gypsum board
Corridors, fitness room, hospital room wall
and etc.
Thickness: 12mm and 15mm.
The function of gypsum in Buildings

a. Plafond
Suspended of ceiling system.
Designed to obtain the ceiling with flat
connection and is not visible to desire the height.

b. The partition wall system

Lightweight and economical
Generally used in apartments, shops, offices
and industries.
The advantages of Gypsum

1. Easy to repair
2. Cost-effective
3. Flexible Design
4. Fire and heat resistant
5. Easy to avoid mold
6. Soundproofing and durable
7. Light
8. Fast Installation

The disadvantages of gypsum

1. No water resistant.
2. Need requires expertise in the installation.
3. No impact resistant.