Materials in Construction

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.

ISBN 0582368898   Pages 344 ISBN13 9780582368897 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 508 Publisher Pearson Education Limited   Published in Harlow Imprint Longman   Previous ISBN 9780582214316 Format Paperback   Height (mm) 234 Publication date 28 Jan 2000   Width (mm) 172 DEWEY 624.18   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC21

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.

This book is designed to give a good understanding of materials used on construction site. It is well written and explanations are well illustrated with images. It could be much better if another edition of this book is issued with more colorful pictures to have a better understanding. - Jesmond Agius



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