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Author Virdi, Surinder Singh.

Title Construction science and materials / Surinder Singh Virdi
Published Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley, [2012]
Chichester, West Sussex, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, c2012
©2012

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Description xviii, 333 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents Use of a scientific calculator -- Units of measurement -- Introductory physics -- Introduction to chemistry -- Effect of chemicals and atmosphere -- Electricity -- Basic technology -- Thermal energy 1 -- Thermal energy and condensation -- Forces and structures 1 -- Forces and structures 2 -- Fluid mechanics -- Sound -- Light -- Human comfort -- Construction materials -- Assignments
Summary For BTEC construction students, Science, Structural Mechanics and Materials are combined into one unit. This new book focuses mainly on science and structural mechanics but also provides basic information on construction materials
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Building materials.
Structural analysis (Engineering)
LC no. 2011034247
ISBN 9780470658888