Here is a list of construction materials along with their approximate density:
- Concrete: 2200 – 2500 kg/m³
- Normal weight concrete: 2,300 kg/m³ (143.5 lb/ft³)
- Lightweight concrete: 1,700 kg/m³ (106 lb/ft³) to 1,900 kg/m³ (118 lb/ft³)
- Steel: 7850 kg/m³
- Carbon steel: 7,850 kg/m³ (490 lb/ft³)
- Stainless steel: 7,800 kg/m³ (486 lb/ft³) to 8,000 kg/m³ (499 lb/ft³)
- Wood (varies depending on the type):
- Softwood (e.g., pine, spruce): 400 kg/m³ (25 lb/ft³) to 700 kg/m³ (43.7 lb/ft³)
- Hardwood (e.g., oak, maple): 600 kg/m³ (37.5 lb/ft³) to 1,100 kg/m³ (68.7 lb/ft³)
- Brick (varies depending on the type):
- Clay bricks: 1,500 kg/m³ (93.6 lb/ft³) to 2,200 kg/m³ (137.3 lb/ft³)
- Concrete bricks: 1,800 kg/m³ (112.5 lb/ft³) to 2,200 kg/m³ (137.3 lb/ft³)
- Glass:
- Float glass: 2,500 kg/m³ (156 lb/ft³)
- Tempered glass: 2,400 kg/m³ (149.9 lb/ft³) to 2,700 kg/m³ (168.6 lb/ft³)
- Asphalt:
- Asphalt concrete: 2,200 kg/m³ (137.3 lb/ft³) to 2,400 kg/m³ (149.9 lb/ft³)
- Gypsum: 800 – 1100 kg/m³
- Insulation materials:
- Fiberglass: 10 – 100 kg/m³
- Mineral wool: 20 – 200 kg/m³
- Foam boards: 15 – 100 kg/m³
- Composite materials (e.g., Fiber-reinforced polymers – FRP): Varies depending on the specific composite and reinforcement used.
- Masonry units (e.g., concrete blocks, clay bricks):
- Concrete block: 1800 – 2400 kg/m³
- Clay brick: 1800 – 2000 kg/m³
- Metals (e.g., aluminum, copper, brass):
- Aluminum: 2700 kg/m³
- Copper: 8900 kg/m³
- Brass: 8400 kg/m³
- Plaster:
- Gypsum plaster: 700 kg/m³ (43.7 lb/ft³) to 1,300 kg/m³ (81.1 lb/ft³)
- Cement plaster: 1,200 kg/m³ (74.9 lb/ft³) to 1,800 kg/m³ (112.5 lb/ft³)
- Plastics (e.g., PVC, polystyrene): Varies depending on the specific plastic material used.
- Stone (e.g., granite, marble, limestone): Varies depending on the specific stone type.
- Roofing materials:
- Asphalt shingles: 200 – 400 kg/m³
- Concrete tiles: 2000 – 2500 kg/m³
- Metal sheets: Varies depending on the specific metal used.
- Paints and coatings: Varies depending on the specific paint or coating material used.
- Adhesives and sealants: Varies depending on the specific adhesive or sealant material used.
- Aggregates (e.g., sand, gravel): Varies depending on the specific aggregate type.
- Thermal insulation materials: Varies depending on the specific insulation material used.
- Electrical wiring and cables: Varies depending on the specific material used for insulation and conductors.
- Flooring materials: Varies depending on the specific flooring material used.
Please note that the densities provided are approximate values and can vary depending on factors such as moisture content, temperature, and specific product formulations.
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