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Building construction & materials Material researchgypsum board Prepared by EaSivPhing Lecturer HengSokbil Date: 08.10.2013
What is gypsum board? • Gypsum board is a group of panel products that made of a core, which is noncombustible and it is included primarily of gypsum, and a paper surfacing on the face, back and long edges. • Gypsum board is one of building materials that covered by the term “gypsum panel products”.
Fig. 1 – Horizontally Applied Gypsum Wallboard Showing Joints and Framing • Gypsum board is different from other panel-type building products, such as plywood, hardboard, and fiberboard, because of its noncombustible core and paper facers. • Gypsum wall board creates a continuous surface that suitable for most types of interior decoration to join together.
Uses • Gypsum board is use to make interior wall and ceiling.
Types of gypsum board • There are two types of gypsum board: Regular and Types X • It is also divided in different thickness in specific uses
gypsum manufacturing process • Raw Material • Crusher • Grinding Mill • Calcine • Stucco • Mixer • Forming Station • Board Line • Cut-off Knife • Transfer table • Kiln • Bundler & Stacker • Distribution
Advantages of using gypsum board ◦ Ease of installation◦ Fire resistance◦ Sound isolation◦ Durability◦ Economy◦ Versatility
Disadvantages of using gypsum board • Cannot be wet • Fungi • Health because of powder • Easy to damage
reference • http://www.gypsum.org/using-gypsum-board-for-walls-and-ceilings/using-gypsum-board-for-walls-and-ceilings-section-i/ • http://www.buildgp.com/BPContent.aspx?elementId=10121&repository=bp • http://www.certainteed.com/Products/313675 • http://www.certainteed.com/Products/313661 • http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-gypsum-board.htm