Previous edition: Amsterdam: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2010.

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. 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 ofenergy saving building components.

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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