Materials for architects and builders

By:

Lyons, Arthur

Language: ENG Publication details: New York Routledge 2014Edition: 5th EdDescription: xi,495 Pages | Binding - Paperback |ISBN:

978-0-415-70497-7

Subject(s):

ARCHITECTURAL MATERIALS (AR-MAT)

DDC classification:

721 LYO DDC23

Summary: Materials for Architects and Builders provides a clear and concise introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and covers the essential details of their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses. Understanding the basics of materials is a crucial part of undergraduate and diploma construction or architecture-related courses, and this established textbook helps the reader to do just that with the help of colour photographs and clear diagrams throughout. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials research, new images, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use remain an important focus, and this new edition includes a wide range of energy saving building components.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	School of Architecture General Stacks	Circulation	721 LYO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	A1609
Books	School of Architecture General Stacks	Circulation	721 LYO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	A1558

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Materials for Architects and Builders provides a clear and concise introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and covers the essential details of their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses.

Understanding the basics of materials is a crucial part of undergraduate and diploma construction or architecture-related courses, and this established textbook helps the reader to do just that with the help of colour photographs and clear diagrams throughout.

This new edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials research, new images, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use remain an important focus, and this new edition includes a wide range of energy saving building components.

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