MATERIALS FOR ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS

This new edition has been fully updated to take into account new materials that have come into use since the first edition in 1996. In particular there is increased emphasis on environmental concerns, with new chapters on ecological and energy saving materials such as photovoltaics. The book is il...

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Main Author: LYONS, ARTHUR (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Elsevier 2004
Edition:Second edition
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Summary:This new edition has been fully updated to take into account new materials that have come into use since the first edition in 1996. In particular there is increased emphasis on environmental concerns, with new chapters on ecological and energy saving materials such as photovoltaics. The book is illustrated throughout with many photographs and diagrams showing materials and building components both individually and in use. Each chapter lists the up-to-date British and European Standards, revised Building Regulations together with related Building Research Establishment publications and suggested further reading.
Item Description:Previous ed.: London: Arnold, 1997
Physical Description:xiv, 326 pages illustrations 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0750657251
9780750657259