Overview

This book is the definitive reference source for professionals involved in the conception, design and specification stages of a construction project. The theory and practical aspects of each material is covered, with an emphasis being placed on properties and appropriate use, enabling broader, deeper understanding of each material leading to greater confidence in their application. Containing fifty chapters written by subject specialists, Construction Materials Reference Book covers the wide range of materials that are encountered in the construction process, from traditional materials such as stone through masonry and steel to advanced plastics and composites. With increased significance being placed on broader environmental issues, issues of whole life cost and sustainability are covered, along with health and safety aspects of both use and installation.

Full Product Details

Author:   David Doran (Consultant, UK) ,  Bob Cather (Consultant, UK) ,  D. K. Doran ,  R. Cather
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.460kg
ISBN:  

9780750663762

ISBN 10:   0750663766
Pages:   488
Publication Date:   23 July 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Aluminium 3. Copper 4. Ferrous Metals Overview 5. Cast Iron 6. Wrought Iron 7. Steel 8. Steel for reinforced concrete 9. Lead 10. Titanium 11. Zinc 12. Bricks and Brickwork 13. Ceramics 14. Concrete 15. Glass 16. Grouts and Slurries 17. Gypsum and Related Materials 18. Natural Building Stone 19. Polymers in Construction: an Overview 20. Acrylic Plastics 21. Polycarbonate plastics 22. Polyethylene (Polyethene) Plastics 23. Polypropylene (Polypropene) and Polybutylene (Polybutene-1) Plastics 24. Polystyrene 25. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer (ETFE) 26. Polyvinyl Chloride Polymers 27. Thermosetting Resins 28. Natural and Synthetic Rubbers 29. Polymer Dispersions and Redispersible Powders 30. Silicones, Silanes and Siloxanes 31. Adhesives 32. Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials 33. Timber and Timber Products 34. Bituminous materials 35. Geotextiles 36. Structural Fabrics and Foils 37. Cork 38. Asbestos

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Author Information

David Doran graduated in 1950 with an external BSc (Eng). He then undertook National Service with the Royal Engineers in Malaya from 1953 to 1955. He is a Fellow of ICE and IStructE, a former member of Council of IStructE and Chairman of five Task Groups. From 1965 to 1985 he was Chief Engineer with George Wimpey plc, where he was Manager of the Civil & Structural Design Department with a staff of 300, and Head of QA for Wimpey Construction. Upon leaving Wimpey, David became an independent consultant and is retained by GBGeotechnics, Cambridge. He has been involved in several important publications since 1988. Bob Cather graduated in Materials Science from the University of Bath. He initially worked with The Marley Tile Co. Ltd on product development and subsequently spent more than 30 years with Ove Arup & Partners. Bob has considerable expertise in the selection, design and performance of materials in the built environment. This expertise has enabled specialist contribution to projects and for clients worldwide, covering all areas of construction.

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