Building materials are any material used for construction purposes. During the Second Industrial Revolution, new materials like steel and concrete became widely used.
Think of building materials as ingredients in a recipe. Just like how different ingredients (like flour, sugar, eggs) make up a cake, different building materials (like wood, steel, concrete) are used to construct buildings.
Steel: An alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; it's stronger and harder than iron itself. It became a popular building material during the Second Industrial Revolution due to its strength and durability.
Concrete: A hard, strong construction material consisting of sand, conglomerate gravel, pebbles, broken stone or slag in a mortar or cement matrix. It was another revolutionary building material that allowed for more durable structures.
Architecture: The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings. The availability of new building materials during the Second Industrial Revolution significantly influenced architectural styles and techniques.
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