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Author:   Haimei Zhang
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.620kg
ISBN:  

9780081017043

ISBN 10:   0081017049
Pages:   440
Publication Date:   19 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Definitions and Classifications of Building Materials 1.2 Characteristics of Building Materials and Their Status in Architecture 1.3 The Development of Building Materials 1.4 The Introduction of Building Materials’ Technical Standards 1.5 Characters, Purposes, Tasks and Learning Methods of Building Materials Curriculum Chapter 2: The Basic Properties of Building Materials 2.1 Compositions and Structures of Materials and the Influence of Their Constructions on the Properties 2.2 Physical Properties of Materials 2.3 Mechanical Properties of Materials 2.5 Durability of Materials Questions Exercises Chapter 3: Air Hardening Binding Materials 3.1 Building Gypsum 3.2 Lime 3.3 Magnesia 3.4 Soluble Glass Questions Chapter 4: Cement 4.1 Portland Cement 4.2 Blended Portland Cement 4.3 Other Varieties of Cement Questions Exercises Chapter 5: Concrete 5.1 Overview 5.2 Components of Ordinary Concrete 5.3 The Main Technical Properties of Ordinary Concrete 5.4 The Quality Control and the Strength Evaluation of Concrete 5.5 The Design of the Mix Proportion of Ordinary Concrete 5.6 Other Varieties of Concrete Questions Exercises Chapter 6: Building Mortar 6.1 The Composition of Mortar 6.2 The Main Technical Properties of Mortar 6.4 Other Kinds of Building Mortar Questions Exercises Chapter 7: Wall and Roof Materials 7.1 Wall Bricks 7.2 Wall Blocks 7.3 Wall Plates 7.4 Roof Materials Questions Exercises Chapter 8: Construction Steel 8.1 Classifications of Steel 8.2 Characteristics of Steel 8.3 Cold Working, Ageing and Welding 8.4 Standards and Selection of Building Steel 8.5 Fire Protection of Steel 8.6 Corrosion and Prevention of Steel Chapter 9: Wood 9.1 Classifications and Structures of Wood 9.2 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Wood 9.3 Wood Preservation 9.4 Applications of Wood in Architecture Questions Chapter 10: Waterproof Materials 10.1 Asphalt 10.2 Waterproof Asphalt Materials 10.3 New Waterproof Materials Questions Chapter 11: Building Plastic 11.1 Components and Classifications of Plastic 1 Synthetic Resin 2 Additives 11.2 Properties and Common Varieties of Plastic 3 Good Heat Insulation 4 Good Processability 5 Good Ornamentality 6 Polyester Resin (PR) 7 Phenolic Resin (PF) 8 Organic Silicon Resin (SI) 11.3 Applications of Building Plastic Chapter 12: Heat-insulating Materials and Sound-absorbing Materials 12.1 Heat-insulating Materials 12.2 Sound-absorbing Materials Questions Chapter 13: Finishing Materials 13.1 Basic Requirements and Selecting Principles of Finishing Materials 2 The Texture, Line Style, Size and Grain of Materials 13.2 Common Finishing Materials Questions Tests of Building Materials Index

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Dr H. Zhang has studied in China and Germany with a particular focus on refrigeration and cryogenics.

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