Case study 3: Phases and microstructure of construction

materials

This case study is focused on the investigation of

different types of bricks widely used in the construction

industry in the UK. The main purpose is to unravel the

structure and microstructure of the main phases present in

construction materials, such as bricks and flooring. The main

motivation is based on the gain of updated knowledge on the

latest development on the materials widely used in the

construction industry and the curiosity of knowing the nature

of the main building blocks of most building blocks in the

houses we live in. on

AWAD Yousef, AMIN, Shah, HABIB, Rida, ANDRIEKUS, Manvydas Queen Mary

Case study 3: Phases and microstructure of construction

Introduction

Bricks, one of the most

important building materials,

date back to 7,000 BC. They

are also among the oldest

building materials known to

be used in advanced

construction Bricks give

houses better shapes,

sturdiness, durability, and a

solid foundation Bricks are

essential building materials

in today's construction

industry. They are classified

into various types due to

differences in manufacturing

techniques and materials

Specific brick types are

selected based on structural

and aesthetic requirements.

Materials and

Methods

The materials used

throughout our experiments

were Concrete, Brick, and

Steel. We nun numerous

investigations to exploit the

nature of these materials

and systemically identify

correlations. In total there

were 3 lab sessions but also

extra data analysis

gatherings to further solidify

our data. Some of our

experiments included an

XRD constituted in a XRD

lab using powder diffraction

of our

Another lab

SEM

and EDK on.

facture

solid samples of

as we chose

Results

Conclusions

References

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School of Engineering and Materials Science/nIntroduction

Bricks, one of the most

important building materials,

date back to 7,000 BC. They

are also among the oldest

building materials known to

be used in advanced

construction. Bricks give

houses better shapes,

sturdiness, durability, and a

solid foundation. Bricks are

essential building materials

in today's construction

industry. They are classified

into various types due to

differences in manufacturing

techniques and materials.

Specific brick types are

selected based on structural

and aesthetic requirements.

1.Burnt Clay Brick

2. Fire Brick

2. Sand Lime Brick

2. Fly Ash Brick

Types of Bricks used

in Construction

2. A Brick

2. Hollow Brick

Materials and

Methods

The materials used

throughout our experiments

were Concrete, Brick, and

Steel. We run numerous

investigations to exploit the

nature of these materials

and systemically identify

correlations. In total there

were 3 lab sessions but also

extra data analysis

gatherings to further solidify

our data. Some of our

experiments included an

XRD constituted in a XRD

lab using powder diffraction

of our materials. Another lab

session regarded SEM

imaging and EDX on

powder and fracture

surfaces of solid samples of

the materials we chose.

Results

Samples of a wide range of construction

material were taken and examined under

an optical microscope, electron

microscope, x-ray diffraction, and

differential scanning calorimetry. Samples

include concrete, a range of different

bricks, clay and other tiles, sand, wood,

and glass. The results are as follows:

As expected, the predominant material in

construction bricks is silica SiO₂ with all

brick, tile, sand, and glass, all having good

matches with, and large amounts of SiO₂.

Small amounts of other materials can be

found in the samples depending on the

material, including iron, sodium,

magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium, and

others. These materials are added to

construction bricks to magnify desired

qualities. Bricks need to be compressively

strong, durable for long periods of time,

and resistant to the elements, most

notably, erosion through water exposure.

Materials added can increase these

qualities even in small quantities.

Wood is chemically different from the

others as it is not primarily composed of

silica and instead is made largely of

cellulose, a material made from carbon,

hydrogen, and oxygen, which makes up a

significant portion of the wood. Other

materials are also present such as silica

but in trace amounts.

Conclusions

References

https://www.99acre

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dia.html