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Engineers and architects should have knowledge of the densities of various building materials. Why?


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  1. Density is defined as mass per unit volume.
  2. It is the job of architects to shape the natural material into big buildings and houses. Having a good knowledge of the densities of building materials will help them in strong and durable buildings.
  3. The knowledge of these properties would provide information on the extent of load tolerance that is necessary for the active performance of the construction material, according to engineering standards, codes, and specifications.

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