Chemistry·Materials · NSSCO 3.2
Building materials
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A single building uses many materials — bricks, concrete, wood, metal, thatch and glass — each chosen for its properties. Learn what buildings are made of, why each material suits its job, and how concrete and cement are made.
What you'll learn in this lesson
By the end you should be able to (NSSCO Chemistry 3.2):
- Describe the use of different building materials: bricks (mud or ceramic), concrete, wood, metal, thatch and glass
- Explain how their uses depend on the properties of the materials
- Explain how concrete is made using cement, crushed stones and sand by adding water
- State that cement is made from clay and limestone
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