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OverviewEssential data on construction materials for practising builders, building service engineers, civil and structural engineers, surveyors and architects, in convenient pocket book format. The number of materials and combinations of materials used in construction is not known but is considerable. This Pocket Book aims to provide readily accessible data for about 50 of the most widely used materials and gives guidance on how to access additional information. The type of data provided includes chemical, mechanical and physical properties together with appropriate guidance on dimensional stability and durability. Advice is given on the correct and safe use of materials and the pitfalls to avoid to achieve satisfactory results. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David K. DoranPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd Dimensions: Width: 19.50cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 25.20cm Weight: 0.354kg ISBN: 9780750616669ISBN 10: 0750616660 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 14 November 1994 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() Table of ContentsCONTENTS INCLUDE: Part One - Metals: Aluminium; Cast iron; Wrought iron; Steel; Other metals; Part Two - Non-metals: Asbestos; Bitumous materials; Ceramics; Concrete; Cork; Fabrics; Glass; Mineral fibre products; Paints and preservatives; Plaster and plasterboard; Polymers; Slurries and grouts; Stone; Timber; Vermiculite; Appendices; Index.Reviews'This little gem is a must for the bookshelf.' ASI Journal Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |