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Where did the word cob come from?
Several meaning/origins. 1. A corncob: corn on the cob. 2. A male swan. 3. A thickset, stocky, short-legged horse. 4. A small lump or mass, as of coal. 5. A mixture of clay and straw used as a building material The origin of the building material (adobe) cob is probably from: COB: a rounded heap or mass; a small heap of anything
How do you make cob houses?
"Cob" is a mixture of clay and straw used as a building material. To make a cob house you first make a wooden frame for the house and erect it on the foundations. The walls are then filled with wattle (a construction of poles intertwined with twigs, reeds, or branches) and these are then daubed by hand with the cob to make a solid wall.
What is a cobhouse?
A cob house is a type of building constructed using a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and water. It is an ancient method of building that is known for its sustainability, energy efficiency, and durability. Cob houses often have thick walls and a sculptural quality due to the flexibility of the material when wet.
Why is concrete good building material?
answer it urself
Is marble a good building material?
yes.
Is chalk good for building?
Chalk is a type of limestone that is too soft for a building material.
A male swan also the inner part of an ear of corn?
A cob can mean a male swan or the inner part of the corn ear. There are other meanings for this word. For example, cob can mean a short or stocky horse. It also can refer to a combination of clay and straw used as building material.
What properties does limestone have that makes it good building material?
CEMENT
What is a good salt resistant building material to use on a beach?
Tequilla.
What kind of stem is a good source material in constructing a building?
woody
What makes adobe a good building material?
it makes it a good material because it helps you make houses that will stand up and will protect it from guns
Metamorphic rock such as marble makes good building material because?
Metamorphic rock such as marble make good building material because of it's strength and durability. It is highly desirable in that it takes a high polish.
