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Materials for architects and builders

By: Language: English Publication details: Oxford Butterworth Heinemann 2006Description: xiv, 368p. 25cmISBN:
  • 0750669403
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 691 $2 18
Contents:
Bricks and brickwork -- Blocks and blockwork -- Lime, cement and concrete -- Timber and timber products -- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals -- Bitumen and flat roofing materials -- Glass -- Ceramic materials -- Stone and cast stone -- Plastics -- Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum -- Plaster and board materials -- Insulation materials -- Energy saving materials and components -- Recycled and ecological materials -- Sealants, gaskets and adhesives -- Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour.
Summary: Discusses the production, appearance and appropriate use of a range of materials. Covers many recent technological innovations and rediscovered materials reflecting an increased concern for environmental issues within the industry. Illustrated to show materials and building components, individually and in use.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Books 691 LYO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30073515

Bricks and brickwork -- Blocks and blockwork -- Lime, cement and concrete -- Timber and timber products -- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals -- Bitumen and flat roofing materials -- Glass -- Ceramic materials -- Stone and cast stone -- Plastics -- Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum -- Plaster and board materials -- Insulation materials -- Energy saving materials and components -- Recycled and ecological materials -- Sealants, gaskets and adhesives -- Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour.

Discusses the production, appearance and appropriate use of a range of materials. Covers many recent technological innovations and rediscovered materials reflecting an increased concern for environmental issues within the industry. Illustrated to show materials and building components, individually and in use.