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because it dont melt and is good for the tools

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It easily fractures, has carbide impurities which allow cracks to pass through. Flawed beams can cause the collapse of buildings
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Q: Why is cast iron not used in the construction of buildings?
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What types of iron is there?

pig iron, wrought iron and cast iron. These are broad classifications used commercially, they can be subclassified. Chemically we say that its pure or impure, contains sulphur/phosphorous/impurities(slag, etc.)/carbon in so and so % range


Why chalk cannot be used to make buildings?

Chalk is water soluble. Which means rain would destroy the building.


What substances make up a iron pot?

An iron pot is usually made from cast iron which has about 4% Carbon and 1% or so of Silicon. The handle will usually be of mild steel, though it could be cast as well. Cast iron is used in preference to mild steel because of its corrosion resistance, and particularly to heat corrosion or de-lamination corrosion.The lid of a 'traditional = Victorian era' pot would be made of tin-plated mild steel, because of weight considerations, as the lid is often lifted during cooking process. Tin-plated because that was an easily available material of the day, and is very corrosion resistant. For a smaller pot, the lid may also be cast.A modern cast iron object will be enameled - a hard glaze that is wear resistant, and may be easily colored.Cast iron is fairly easily melted using charcoal fire as the heat source, and will flow easily into a quite thin mold.


What term is used to describe buildings that are repeatedly besieged by floods?

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Who use solar energy and for what purpose?

Solar Energy is used for heating buildings and water, and produces electricity for buildings, also.

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Which type of materials used in piston construction?

Cast iron


How is iron used in building materials?

Iron is the basic ingredient (usually 95% plus) of every alloy of steel, the most basic construction material there is for buildings, cars, appliances, and what-have-you.


How is gemomentry used in construction?

Geometry is used in construction because buildings are built with different angles and shapes.


Name the mixture used in construction of buildings?

cement


A major metal used in construction?

Iron.


What hazards do cast iron facades pose to firefighters?

Cast iron was used a lot in the past for building materials. Even though it is not used now for beams and columns in construction, it was in older buildings. When under high heat, and especially when under high heat and then suddenly cooled (as with a fire hose) cast iron can become extremely brittle and collapse, resulting in injury or death to firefighters. If firefighters are fighting a fire in an older building, this is a huge safety concern. Load-bearing beams or columns made from cast iron have been sited for building collapses in the past during fires.


How is algebra used in construction?

it is used to help buildings be more earthquake resistant.


How land is used?

For agriculture an grazing of animls It is also used for construction of houses buildings etc It is used for industrial use


How is iron is used in our everyday lives?

Iron can be found in the form of steel (an alloy of different matals, the main one being iron) which is used in the framework of bridges, buildings, the bodies of ships and cutlery. Other places where iron can be found (cast iron) is kitchen utensells, such as pans, ovens and trays.


Uses of cast iron?

Cast Iron is commonly used for cooking, pans and saucers etc. It is also used for BBQs. It also used to be used for the construction of bridges. Designers also use it to create furniture, particularly outdoor patio pieces. It is also used in pipe plumbing. Source: eHow.com


What are some uses for iron metal on a construction site?

Iron is rarely used in in its pure form for construction due to the ease with which it corrodes. However, it is frequently used to make steel which is then widely used on construction sites for things like girders.


Why is iron used in the construction industry?

it is used because iron is very strong and it comes at a very cheap price.