Materials in construction : principles, practice and performance /
Taylor, Geoffrey D., 1942-
Materials in construction : principles, practice and performance / G.D. Taylor. - 2nd ed. - Harlow : Pearson/Longman, 2002. - vii, 598 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Previous ed.: published as Construction materials. Harlow: Longman, 1991. Previous ed. published as: Construction materials. 1991. Co-published with the Chartered Institute of Building.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 584-591) and index.
1.Introduction -- 2.Materials performance and its measurement -- 3.Sustainability issues -- 4.Statistical approach to materials evaluation -- 5.The structure of materials -- 6.Siliceous materials and ceramics -- 7.Cements, concrete and related materials -- 8.Metals -- 9.Organic materials -- 10.Timber -- 11.Fibrous composites.
This text includes an overview of performance characteristics and standards for many materials. It reviews material properties, and examines modes of deterioration while emphasising preventative techniques and remedial treatment.
9780582369344 (pbk.) : No price 0582369347
Building materials.
Technology.
Building construction & materials
Conservation of buildings & building materials
624.18
Materials in construction : principles, practice and performance / G.D. Taylor. - 2nd ed. - Harlow : Pearson/Longman, 2002. - vii, 598 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Previous ed.: published as Construction materials. Harlow: Longman, 1991. Previous ed. published as: Construction materials. 1991. Co-published with the Chartered Institute of Building.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 584-591) and index.
1.Introduction -- 2.Materials performance and its measurement -- 3.Sustainability issues -- 4.Statistical approach to materials evaluation -- 5.The structure of materials -- 6.Siliceous materials and ceramics -- 7.Cements, concrete and related materials -- 8.Metals -- 9.Organic materials -- 10.Timber -- 11.Fibrous composites.
This text includes an overview of performance characteristics and standards for many materials. It reviews material properties, and examines modes of deterioration while emphasising preventative techniques and remedial treatment.
9780582369344 (pbk.) : No price 0582369347
Building materials.
Technology.
Building construction & materials
Conservation of buildings & building materials
624.18