Materials for Architects and Builders: An Introduction - Brossura

Lyons, Arthur

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0750657251 ISBN 13: 9780750657259

Casa editrice: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 2003

Riassunto

'Materials for Architects and Builders' covers the broad range of key materials used within the construction industry and is a descriptive introduction to the manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses of the major building materials.

This new edition has been fully updated to take into account new materials that have come into use since the first edition in 1996. In particular there is increased emphasis on environmental concerns, with new chapters on ecological and energy saving materials such as photovoltaics.
The book is illustrated throughout with many photographs and diagrams showing materials and building components both individually and in use. Each chapter lists the up-to-date British and European Standards, revised Building Regulations together with related Building Research Establishment publications and suggested further reading.
* Essential reading for students of building, architecture and construction
* Extensive coverage all types of building materials
* Updated to include details on energy saving materials and techniques

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Dr Arthur Lyons was formerly Head of Quality, principal lecturer and teacher fellow for building materials at the Leicester School of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Design, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. He was a lecturer in building materials within schools of architecture and surveying for thirty five years.

Contenuti:

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
Sealants, gaskets and adhesives
Paints, woods stains, varnishes and colour
Ecological materials
Energy saving materials

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0750657251
• ISBN 13: 9780750657259
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 352