Description
Materials for Architects and Builders provides a clear and concise introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and covers the essential details of their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses.
Understanding the basics of materials is a crucial part of undergraduate and diploma construction or architecture-related courses, and this established textbook helps the reader to do just that with the help of colour photographs and clear diagrams throughout.
This new sixth edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials research, new images, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use remain an important focus, and this new edition includes a wide range of energy-saving building components.
CONTENTS
- 1. Bricks and brickwork
- 2. Blocks and blockwork
- 3. Lime, cement and concrete
- 4. Timber and timber products
- 5. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- 6. Bitumen and flat roofing materials
- 7. Glass
- 8. Ceramic materials
- 9. Stone and cast stone
- 10. Plastics
- 11. Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum
- 12. Plaster and board materials
- 13. Insulation materials
- 14. Sealants, gaskets and adhesives
- 15. Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour
- 16. Energy-saving materials and components
- 17. Recycled and ecological materials
- 18. Sustainability and BIM
520 pages, 292 colour illustrations, 125 Line drawings / 19 x 24,5 cm / English
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