Iron+&+Steel

//Interactive Materials Lab //

WOOD

 * == Cheap ==
 * == Lightweight ==
 * == Strong in compression and tension ==
 * == Rots, swells and burns easily ==
 * == Used to build houses out of wood ==
 * == Softwood ==

= PLASTIC =

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 * == High strength plastic fabric ==
 * == Expensive ==
 * == Flexible ==
 * == Lightweight ==
 * == Long-lasting ==
 * == Strong in compression and tension ==

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 * == Expensive ==
 * == Doesn't rust ==
 * == Lightweight ==
 * == Strong in compression and tension ==
 * == Good conductor of temperature ==

BRICK

 * == Heavy ==
 * == Weak in tension ==
 * == Not expensive ==
 * == Strong in compression ==

CONCRETE

 * == Made with cement, water and small stones ==
 * == Cheap ==
 * == Fireproof and weatherproof ==
 * == Molds to any shape ==
 * == Strong in compression ==
 * == Cracks with temperature changes ==
 * == Weak in tension ==

REINFORCED CONCRETE

 * == Made with steel bars hidden in concrete ==
 * == Low cost ==
 * == Can crack as it cools and hardens ==
 * == Fireproof and weatherproof ==
 * == Molds to any shape ==
 * == Strong in compression and tension ==



CAST IRON

 * == Made with iron lots of carbon ==
 * == Mold to any shape ==
 * == Strong in compression ==
 * == Weaker than steel in tension ==
 * == Breaks without warning ==
 * == So expensive ==
 * == Heavy ==

CHATLOG ON IRON AND STEEL
 * == High strenght steel ==
 * == Made with iron with a touch of carbon ==
 * == So expensive ==
 * == One of strongest matrials used in contruction ==
 * == Strong in compression and tension ==
 * == Ruts ==
 * == Loses strength in extremely high temperatures ==


 * Nicole: Hi Jeni how are you? **


 * Jenireth: Hi Nico I'm very good and you? how have you been? **


 * Nicole: fine studying a lot, talking about that you saw the importance of the use of iron and steel in construction, everything goes in the reading of the class is super interesting. **


 * Jenireth: Yes, I read it is super interesting to see how this material produces stronger structures and uses less material using bricks, concrete or wood. **


 * Nicole: Is amazing how accurate the properties of this material have completely changed the world of construction and design. **


 * Jenireth: I have only one question ... Above is also used iron and steel? **


 * Nicole: Of course they were used to bond masonry (dowels and clamps) for the tension members (chains strengthening of the domes, the straps through arches to reinforce the vaults), and roofing, doors, windows ydecoración. Cast iron also, the first metal may be substituted for traditional structural materials used in the construction of bridges so soon. **


 * Jenireth: Oh yeah, and I remember his ability to sorportar weight makes it a great material ... I have seen many examples of architectural work with this technique, you know any? **


 * Nicole: I have not looked into that .. know them? **


 * Jenireth: Of course, the Eiffel Tower, Tokyo Tower or the bridge Abraham Darby **


 * Nicole: I don't know that, well thank you very much for the information jeni, you have a good night! **

   
 * Jenireth: Good Night friend, always the order;) see you in class! **

PERSONAL PARAGRAPH

==In the field of the architecture is very important to know about the differents materials of construction that exist in the world because depends on the material we will use and the design that will have our project, the result will be a excellent and lasting creation. == ==Thanks to this class, now I know about the types of building materials like the bricks, steel, reinforced concrete, cast iron, wood, steel, concrete, aluminum and plastic. I know too that exist differents forms of bricklaying as the common bond and the running bond. == ==For me the bricks and the cast iron are the most useful materials because both are strong in compression and can be cast to any shape. The two most notable differences between the brick and the cast iron is that this latter is much expensive and heavier than the brick. The weakness of the brick and the cast iron is that are weak in tension. ==



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