Materials & Resources
The study and use of construction materials like concrete, alloys, and polymers, considering properties like elasticity and tensile strength,,. Includes the management of resource allocation and inventory to prevent shortages or overstocking,.
Compressive Strength
The capacity of a material or structure to withstand loads tending to reduce size.
Materials
The raw elements used to construct a building, such as bricks, cement, and timber.
Retention of Title
A clause whereby a seller retains ownership of goods until the buyer has paid for them, protecting the seller against insolvency.
Tensile Strength
The maximum stress that a material under tension can withstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking.
Young's Modulus
A measure of the stiffness of a solid material, defined as the ratio of stress to strain.