Materials for architects and builders

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 edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developm.

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; About the author; Preface to fifth edition; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Abbreviations; 1 Bricks and brickwork; Introduction; Clay bricks; Unfired clay bricks; Reclaimed clay bricks; Brickwork; Calcium silicate bricks; Concrete bricks; References; 2 Blocks and blockwork; Introduction; Concrete blocks; Clay blocks; Non-clay blocks; Blockwork; Beam and block flooring; Landscape blockwork; References; 3 Lime, cement and concrete; Introduction; Lime; Cement; Concrete; Reinforced concrete; Visual concrete; Concrete components

Glass supporting systemsGlazing checklist; References; 8 Ceramic materials; Introduction; Ceramic products; References; 9 Stone and cast stone; Introduction; Types of stone; Stonework; Deterioration of stone; Maintenance of stonework; Cast stone; References; 10 Plastics; Introduction; Polymerisation; Polymer types; Additives; Degradation of plastics; Properties of plastics; Plastics forming processes; Plastics in construction; Recycling of plastics; References; 11 Glassfibre-reinforced plastics, concrete and gypsum; Introduction; Glass fibres; Glassfibre-reinforced plastics

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