Materials for architects and builders /
Lyons, Arthur
Materials for architects and builders / Materials for architects & builders. Arthur Lyons. - fourth edition - xiii, 420 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Previous ed.: 2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
About the author; Preface; Acknowledgements; Information sources; Abbreviations; Bricks and Brickwork; Blocks and blockwork; Lime, cement and concrete; Timber and timber products; Ferrous and non-ferrous metals; Bitumen and flat roofing materials; Glass; Ceramic materials; Stone and cast stone; Plastics; Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum; Plaster and board materials; Insulation materials; Energy-saving materials and components; Recycled and ecological materials; Sealants, gaskets and adhesives; Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour; Sustainability and Green building materials
Intended for level 1 and 2 undergraduates studying building/construction materials modules, this title offers an introduction to the various materials used within the construction industry, and contains information pertaining to their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses.
9781856175197 (pbk.) 1856175197 (pbk.)
Building materials.
TA403 / .L95 2010
691 / A.L.M
Materials for architects and builders / Materials for architects & builders. Arthur Lyons. - fourth edition - xiii, 420 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Previous ed.: 2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
About the author; Preface; Acknowledgements; Information sources; Abbreviations; Bricks and Brickwork; Blocks and blockwork; Lime, cement and concrete; Timber and timber products; Ferrous and non-ferrous metals; Bitumen and flat roofing materials; Glass; Ceramic materials; Stone and cast stone; Plastics; Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum; Plaster and board materials; Insulation materials; Energy-saving materials and components; Recycled and ecological materials; Sealants, gaskets and adhesives; Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour; Sustainability and Green building materials
Intended for level 1 and 2 undergraduates studying building/construction materials modules, this title offers an introduction to the various materials used within the construction industry, and contains information pertaining to their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses.
9781856175197 (pbk.) 1856175197 (pbk.)
Building materials.
TA403 / .L95 2010
691 / A.L.M