Construction materials : their nature and behaviour [Eectronic resource]
Illston, J.M.
Construction materials : their nature and behaviour [Eectronic resource] - 4th ed. - London Taylor &Francis 2010 - eBook
This new edition has been expanded to cover recent developments such as the use of glass as a structural material. It also now examines the contribution that material selection makes to sustainable construction practice, considering the availability of raw materials, production, recycling and reuse, which all contribute to the life cycle assessment of structures. As well as being brought up-to-date with current usage and performance standards, each section now also contains an extra chapter on recycling. This title covers the following materials: Metals; Concrete Ceramics; (including bricks and masonry); Polymers; Fibre Composites; Bituminous Materials; Timber; and, Glass.
9780203927571
BUILDING COMPONENTS
TECHNOLOGY
EBOOK
ENGLAND AND WALES
Construction materials : their nature and behaviour [Eectronic resource] - 4th ed. - London Taylor &Francis 2010 - eBook
This new edition has been expanded to cover recent developments such as the use of glass as a structural material. It also now examines the contribution that material selection makes to sustainable construction practice, considering the availability of raw materials, production, recycling and reuse, which all contribute to the life cycle assessment of structures. As well as being brought up-to-date with current usage and performance standards, each section now also contains an extra chapter on recycling. This title covers the following materials: Metals; Concrete Ceramics; (including bricks and masonry); Polymers; Fibre Composites; Bituminous Materials; Timber; and, Glass.
9780203927571
BUILDING COMPONENTS
TECHNOLOGY
EBOOK
ENGLAND AND WALES