Materials for architects and builders
Lyons, Arthur author.
Materials for architects and builders [electronic resource] / Arthur Lyons. - 4th ed. - Amsterdam ; London : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2010. - xiii, 420 p. : ill. (some col.)
Previous ed.: 2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A necessary purchase for level 1 and 2 undergraduates studying building/construction materials modules, this text provides an introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and contains information pertaining to their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses. A necessary purchase for level 1 and 2 undergraduates studying building/ construction materials modules, Materials for Architects and Builders provides an introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and contains information pertaining to their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses. Construction Materials is a core module on all undergraduate and diploma construction-related courses and this established textbook is illustrated in colour throughout with many photographs and diagrams to help students understand the key principles. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The current concern for the ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use are reflected in the emphasis given to sustainability and recycling. An additional chapter on sustainability and governmental carbon targets reinforces this issue.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9780080949598 (e-book)
Building materials.
House and Home.
Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies
Building construction & materials
Construction & heavy industry
Electronic books.
TA403
691
Materials for architects and builders [electronic resource] / Arthur Lyons. - 4th ed. - Amsterdam ; London : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2010. - xiii, 420 p. : ill. (some col.)
Previous ed.: 2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A necessary purchase for level 1 and 2 undergraduates studying building/construction materials modules, this text provides an introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and contains information pertaining to their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses. A necessary purchase for level 1 and 2 undergraduates studying building/ construction materials modules, Materials for Architects and Builders provides an introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and contains information pertaining to their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses. Construction Materials is a core module on all undergraduate and diploma construction-related courses and this established textbook is illustrated in colour throughout with many photographs and diagrams to help students understand the key principles. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The current concern for the ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use are reflected in the emphasis given to sustainability and recycling. An additional chapter on sustainability and governmental carbon targets reinforces this issue.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9780080949598 (e-book)
Building materials.
House and Home.
Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies
Building construction & materials
Construction & heavy industry
Electronic books.
TA403
691
