TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER

  Marble is a metamorphic rock, which is a rock that has been physically and chemically transformed over time due to intense heat and pressure. Marble begins life as limestone, which is a soft stone made primarily of calcite. Under heat and pressure caused by magma or the tectonic plates, this limestone begins to recrystallize, changing the texture of the rock and causing the calcite crystals to grow and interlock. Marble can be found in many areas around the world, from Macedonia to Vermont, but the most famous varieties come from Italy and Greece, where it is often purest in color. Comparison Between Italian Marble & Indian Marble Raw materials which are used in making of the tiles are:- Marble has a timelessly elegant charm, be it used for the living rooms, kitchen countertops, or bathrooms. It has always been among the most popular natural stones for home decor, and Italian and Indian marble are the most widely used varieties. In North India, Indian marble is extensively mined,

  Tiles are thin objects, usually square or rectangular in shape. A tile is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, baked clay, or even glass, generally used for covering roofs, floors, walls, or other objects such as table tops. .RAW MATERIALS Raw materials which are used in making of the tiles are:- Sand White clay Calcite Dolomite Talc. ORIGIN OF THE TILES   Historically man has desired to create living places which are beautiful, durable and user-friendly, with that in mind ceramic tiles have been made by a man for 4000 years. Beautiful tile surfaces have been found in the oldest pyramid,the rooms of Babylon and the ancient rooms of the Greek city. Decorative tiles were invented in the near east where it has enjoyed a long popularity and assumed a greater variety of design than anywhere in the world. During the Islamic period, all methods of tile decoration were brought to perfection in Persia. ADVANTAGES OF THE TILES 1. DURABILITY:

  We shape building, Therefore they shape us” ~Winston Churchill As cement is one of the common materials used in construction works, it plays a vital role when it comes to deciding the quality of cement used. The type of cement completely depends upon the strength and durability of the structure. The housing sector is the largest consumer of cement in India. India uses 65% of cement and also is the 2nd largest producer of cement all over the world. Due to the growing need for the conservation of water, we need to take care of the amount of water used for mixing and curing the cement. While selecting the type of cement we must consider the following : 1. Type of the project 2. Location of the project 3. Suitable source of water for curing TYPES OF CEMENT :  1.OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) OPC has been the most common type of cement used for years due to its abundance and low production cost. OPC is produced by grinding limestone and secondary materials to fine powder. OPC usuall