Construction materials : their nature and behaviour

Covers various developments of Construction Materials such as the use of glass as a structural material. This work examines the contribution that material selection makes to sustainable construction practice, considering the availability of raw materials, production, recycling and reuse, which contr...

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Other Authors Domone, P. L. J., Illston, J. M.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published London ; New York : Spon Press, 2010.
Edition4th ed.
Subjects
Building materials.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780203927571
0203927575
9781628708059
1628708050
9780415465151
041546515X
9780415465168
0415465168
9781134038756
1134038755
Physical Description1 online resource (xvi, 567 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • pt. 1. Fundamentals
  • pt. 2. Metals and alloys
  • pt. 3. Concrete
  • pt. 4. Bituminous materials
  • pt. 5. Masonry : brickwork, blockwork and stonework
  • pt. 6. Polymers
  • pt. 7. Fibre composites
  • pt. 8 Timber
  • pt. 9. Glass
  • pt. 10. Selection and sustainable use of construction materials.

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