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Materials in Construction: An Introduction (3rd Revised edition) ISBN: 0582368898 ISBN13: 9780582368897 Materials in Construction: An Introduction (3rd Revised edition) By: Geoffrey D. Taylor Publisher: Longman Format: Paperback Our Price: 32.89 Discount: 6% RRP: 34.99

Materials in Construction: An Introduction presents a clear and accessible introduction to the principles, practice and performance of construction materials. This new edition is being published as a companion to G. D. Taylor's forthcoming Materials in Construction: Principles, Practice and Performance - an advanced text that will develop the topics presented in this book. The coverage of a wide range of construction materials provides a comprehensive foundation to the subject, and includes an overview of performance characteristics and standards for many materials. The text also reviews material properties, and examines and evaluates modes of deterioration while emphasising preventative techniques and remedial treatment. Throughout the text carefully devised example experiments and questions support the theory and practical information. Materials in Construction is an essential handbook for any student studying materials as part of a construction course at BTEC NC/D, HNC/D and undergraduate level.


Contents:

1

Introduction

 2

Structure And Performance Of Materials

 3

Concrete

 4

Masonry

 5

Glass In Construction

 6

Plasters

 7

Metals

 8

Timber

 9

Plastics

 10

Paint

 11

Bituminous Materials.


Brief Description:

A clear and accessible introduction to the principles, technology and practice of materials which fulfils the needs of lower level courses.

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