Building Materials in Civil Engineering (Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering) - Hardcover

H. Zhang

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845699556 ISBN 13: 9781845699550

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

The construction of buildings and structures relies on having a thorough understanding of building materials. Without this knowledge it would not be possible to build safe, efficient and long-lasting buildings, structures and dwellings. Building materials in civil engineering provides an overview of the complete range of building materials available to civil engineers and all those involved in the building and construction industries. The book begins with an introductory chapter describing the basic properties of building materials. Further chapters cover the basic properties of building materials, air hardening cement materials, cement, concrete, building mortar, wall and roof materials, construction steel, wood, waterproof materials, building plastics, heat-insulating materials and sound-absorbing materials and finishing materials. Each chapter includes a series of questions, allowing readers to test the knowledge they have gained. A detailed appendix gives information on the testing of building materials. With its distinguished editor and eminent editorial committee, Building materials in civil engineering is a standard introductory reference book on the complete range of building materials. It is aimed at students of civil engineering, construction engineering and allied courses including water supply and drainage engineering. It also serves as a source of essential background information for engineers and professionals in the civil engineering and construction sector.

Key Features: provides an overview of the complete range of building materials available to civil engineers and all those involved in the building and construction industries; explores the basic properties of building materials featuring air hardening cement materials, wall and roof materials and sound-absorbing materials; each chapter includes a series of questions, allowing readers to test the knowledge they have gained.

Contents: Introduction; The basic properties of building materials; Air hardening binding materials; Cement; Concrete; Building mortar; Wall and roof materials; Construction steel; Wood; Waterproof materials; Building plastic; Heat-insulating materials and sound-absorbing materials; Finishing materials; Appendix tests of building materials.

About this title

About the Author

Dr H. Zhang has studied in China and Germany with a particular focus on refrigeration and cryogenics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845699556
• ISBN 13: 9781845699550
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 440
• Editor: H. Zhang