| Description |
1 online resource (584 pages) |
| Contents |
Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Acknowledgements; Preface; Part 1: Fundamentals; Chapter 1: Atoms, bonding, energy and equilibrium; Chapter 2: Mechanical properties of solids; Chapter 3: The structure of solids; Chapter 4: Fracture and toughness; Chapter 5: Liquids, viscoelasticity and gels; Chapter 6: Surfaces; Chapter 7: Electrical and thermal properties; Further reading for Part 1 Fundamentals; Part 2: Metals and alloys; Chapter 8: Deformation and strengthening of metals; Chapter 9: Forming of metals; Chapter 10: Oxidation and corrosion; Chapter 11: Iron and steel |
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Chapter 12: AluminiumFurther reading for Part 2 Metals and Alloys; Part 3: Concrete; Chapter 13: Portland cements; Chapter 14: Admixtures; Chapter 15: Additions; Chapter 16: Other types of cement; Chapter 17: Aggregates for concrete; Chapter 18: Properties of fresh concrete; Chapter 19: Early age properties of concrete; Chapter 20: Deformation of concrete; Chapter 21: Strength and failure of concrete; Chapter 22: Concrete mix des |
| Summary |
Covers various developments of Construction Materials such as the use of glass as a structural material. This work examines the contribution that material selection makes to sustainable construction practice, considering the availability of raw materials, production, recycling and reuse, which contribute to the life cycle assessment of structures |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Building materials.
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building materials.
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Building materials
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Illston, John
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| ISBN |
9780203927571 |
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0203927575 |
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