Materials

A well-known and respected standard reference, this fifth edition provides a thorough treatment of the properties of building materials and their manufacture, both on-site and in the factory. The emphasis is on matching materials with the performance required.

Autorentext

Authored by Everett, Alan; Barritt, C. M. H

Inhalt

1. General Properties 2. Timber 3. Boards, slabs and panels 4. Stones 5. Ceramics 6. Bricks and blocks 7. Limes and cements 8. Concretes 9. Metals 10. Fibres and fibre reinforced products 11. Bituminous products 12. Glass 13. Plastics and rubbers 14. Adhesives 15. Mortars for jointing 16. Sealants