The difference between modern and traditional building materials,
The structure, materials and composition of the basic components of building materials have changed over the years, but the product remains the same, safe haven.
Over the past ages, humans used some elements to build buildings,
such as mud, mud bamboo, wood and rocks.
But with the start of the revolution and industrialization,
the buildings and materials used became more modern,
Concrete, brick, steel, glass and aluminum have become modern standard building materials.
Modern building materials vs. traditional
The difference between modern and traditional building materials is that the traditional buildings were constructed with locally sourced materials and there was no type of outsourcing involved.
What are modern building materials?
Concrete and bricks are among the most popular modern building materials. Concrete does not only consist of cement.
It also consists of coarse particles mixed with it, to give it better strength.
Concrete can be shaped into different shapes according to requirements and can be used to form column, beam, foundation, etc..
There are also different types of concrete, such as ordinary,
lightweight, high-density, reinforced concrete, etc.
While the functional properties of brick are similar,
it is one of the basic building materials for any building.
It is used mostly in Asian and European countries and is basically baked clay which is held together with the help of cement.
Although it is not as versatile as concrete,
it can still be used to form different shapes and structures.
Other materials used include steel, aluminum, and wood,
and all of these materials are used to form beams, space frames, etc.,
It can withstand prolonged pressure and stress conditions.
In addition, they also form window and door frames, where glass can be installed.
Glass is another material used in modern buildings, to form beautiful window panes and other decorations.
What are the traditional building materials?
Traditional building materials are the oldest materials used in building construction
Mud, timber, straw, stones and clay.
One of the most famous of these types is clay, as it is used in the manufacture of bricks, which are used in the same way as in modern buildings.
Stones are also used for the same purpose, especially in the old days,
when they were used to create a hut and even pave roads.
Straw was also used in the manufacture of huts in homes,
as it is lighter in weight, provides insulation material, and is easy to use.
Wood was the best for making the beams and frames of old houses.
All of these materials were available locally so that there was no need for transportation,
and thus buildings in a particular geographical area were much different from their counterparts.
Some of the more unusual materials included slate, lead, copper, and even iron.
Slate was used for roofing, paving, and stair building.
Copper was also used for roofing and decoration purposes in certain regions of Rome and Eastern Europe.
Iron was used by the British as pinnacles, door bars, and even installed in chimneys.
The main differences between modern and traditional building materials
When constructing traditional buildings, it was easy to obtain building materials from local sources.
While modern buildings contained building materials from all over the world.
Modern building materials are more variable and durable in design,
as they are essentially an improvement of traditional materials.
Much research and resources have been directed into sustainability while working with modern materials, which was not the case with traditional materials.
Traditional materials include wood, clay, wood, and straw,
while modern materials include concrete, brick, steel, and aluminium.
Much of the material in modern buildings has been orchestrated for looks as well as for functionality,
where traditional materials were more about use than feel.
A lot of research has been done in order to find the best form of material,
so that it is strong and can withstand a lot of pressure
Traditional materials were often of poor quality,
however, this is not always the case, the pyramids in Egypt have withstood for thousands of years.
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