1. Materials Physical Properties Chemical Properties Function Area found
Tempered Glass - High tensile strength, disintegrates into small
globules when broken
- High thermal resistance
- Resistant to most chemicals
- Composed of recycled glass, silica, lime,
potash and soda
- Provide sufficient natural light penetration
during the day from otherwise dim interior
artificial lightning
- Damage-resistant characteristic is ideal for
exterior use
Facades
Float Glass - Uniform thickness with excellent optical
clarity and aesthetic appearance
- Resistant to most chemicals - Scratch-resistance are ideal for large size of
facades
- High degree of light transmission
Facades
Laminated Glass - Two or more glass are bonded together by
durable plastic interlayer
- Strong and impact resistance
- High melting point, thermal resistance
- Resistant to most chemicals
- Suitable for floor or stairs with it high strength Floor
Galvanized iron - High structural strength
- Long life expectancy
- Rust-proof
- Galvanized with zinc coating
- Coated with polyester powder
- Prevents weathering for window facades
which are susceptible to climate change.
- Provides structural for glass panels
Facades in
windows
Structural steel - Very high strength, stiffness and toughness
- High compressive strength
- Reinforced, coated in epoxy to prevent
corrosion due to water contact.
- With it high strength, it is commonly used in
building structural frame
Beam
Stainless Steel - Hard and tough
- Resist wear
- Resistance to heat, oxidation and corrosion
- Type of alloy
- Have sufficient amount of chromium
present to prevent further corrosion
- Suitable for outdoor or exposed structure Railing
Aluminium - High strength to weight ratio
- Light in weight
- Dull, silvery appearance
- Corrosion-resistance
- Non-ferrous metal
- Low density making it light weight
- Resistance to oxidation
- With it light weight and high resistance to
corrosion, it is better alternative to steel
structure
Facade
Cast iron - High compressive strength
- Strong but brittle
- Alloy
- Composition of carbon, silicon and iron
- Used for potable water transmission and
distribution
Pipe fixture
Reinforced Concrete - Steel reinforcing bars are embedded
passively in the concrete to enhance strength
- High flexural strength and tensile strength
- Chemical and thermal resistance - Used for building structures, floor and
supporting piers
Structural frame,
piers
Ceramic - High melting point
-Non-heat or electrical conductor
- Good chemical resistance towards
weak acid or alkali
- Highly alkaline when set
- High temperature resistance and strong
structural properties are suitable to use as
structural, such as brick or tile
Tiles
Synthetic Grass - Shock absorption
- High durability and tensile strength
- Artificial turf are made from sand and
recycle rubber
- Used in playground
- Easier to maintain then natural grass
Tiles
Timber - Light weight and medium strength
- Durable
- High Absorption
- Prone to decolourisation when exposed
to water.
- Stylish, provide a consistent and clear in
appearance
Floor finishes
Slate - Moderately hard and compact
- Weather resistance
- High absorption
- Acid sensitive - High quality and attractiveness, suitable for
tiles
Tiles
Marble - Hard and compact, moderate impervious
- Weather Resistant
- Acid sensitive - Widely use as applications for wall,
decorative trim and tile
Tiles
Plasterboard - Light weight - Thermal insulator when combined with
insulation materials
- Widely used as covering for ceiling. Ceiling
Water resistance
plasterboard
- Gypsum core with water repellent additives
encased in it
- Moisture resistance
- Corrosion resistant - Used in moisture area, which is toilet. Ceiling