E-learning
Examples of composite materials are:
Materials and Composite action
Fibre reinforced cement (FRC)
Structural materials that are often used in buildings are -
Metals Concrete Timber (Considered as a core material)
It was also mentioned that different building eras concentrated on different types of materials such as : -
19th century- steel 20th century- concrete 21st century – timber (creates more efficient products)
Composite beams
They are two types of materials and they are Monolithic - which is made from a single materials or different materials compressed together until it is not distinguishable such as an alloy
Various types of Materials were explained during the E-learning and the reading by Ching
Composite Concrete - 2 or more materials that are combined in such a way that the materials can be easily identified. - the components are different when bonded together but the individual materials still retain their identities and properties - This can be seen in an reinforce concrete
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Concrete usually takes the shape of its mould in which the mould is usually called a form work It is strong in compression (Ching, 2008), but weak in tensile strength It is a mixture of cement, aggregates, water