CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

UNIT 2

VINAY T M
L/CE
DVSPt.
Manufacturing process of burnt clay brick
Clamps
Hoffmann’s kiln
 Aerated concrete blocks-Properties

•Moderate thermal mass.

•Uses industrial waste (PFA) as a prime constituent.
•Very good insulating properties.
•Based on volume, aerated blocks contain around 25%
less embodied energy than other concrete blocks.
•Good workability.
•Lighter weight saves energy in transportation.
 Uses of Aerated concrete blocks

• Used in fire insulation works

• Used in heat insulation works
• Used in pre-cast members
• Used in flooring work
 Flooring and wall tiles
Clay tiles
• Manufactured from clay or shale
• Highly durable
• High strength & good hardness property
• Less in weight & cost of manufacturing is
minimum
Glazed tiles

vitrified tiles