MATERIALS IN CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES, PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE

This second edition of Materials in Construction describes the concepts needed to permit the assessment and intelligent use of materials in construction projects by more advanced undergraduate students. This text aims to provide a thorough understanding of all the major materials used in constructio...

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Main Author: Taylor, Geoffrey D. 1942- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Harlow, England PEARSON/LONGMAN 2002
Edition:SECOND EDITION
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Summary:This second edition of Materials in Construction describes the concepts needed to permit the assessment and intelligent use of materials in construction projects by more advanced undergraduate students. This text aims to provide a thorough understanding of all the major materials used in construction, covering their structure, properties and performance. The author takes a unified approach to materials giving full explanations of the interrelationships between properties and performance in use. This enables students to gain a thorough insight into the principles, behaviour and limitations of materials. Increased attention has been given to maintenance and conservation of existing structures, reflecting the substantial proportion of work in the construction industry that now relates to existing stock.This text is aimed at second and third year undergraduates studying for managerial positions in the construction and related industries
Physical Description:vii, 598 pages illustrations 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0582369347
9780582369344