Construction materials reference book

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Fully updated to reflect the latest materials and their applications, this second edition of the Construction Materials Reference Book remains the definitive reference source for professionals involved in the conception, design and specification stages of a construction project. The theory and practical aspects of each material are covered in detail, with an emphasis being placed on properties and appropriate use, enabling a deeper understanding of each material and greater confidence in their application.

Containing 38 chapters written by subject specialists, a wide range of construction materials are covered, from traditional materials such as stone through masonry and steel to advanced plastics and composites.

With diagrams, reference tables, chemical and mathematic formulae, and summaries of the appropriate regulations throughout, this is the most authoritative construction materials guide available. This edition features extra material on environmental issues, whole life costing, and sustainability, as well as the health and safety aspects of both use and installation.

Author Notes

David Doran graduated in 1950 with an external BSc (Eng). He then undertook National Service with the Royal Engineers in Malaya from 1953 to 1955. He is a Fellow of ICE and IStructE, a former member of Council of IStructE and Chairman of five Task Groups. From 1965 to 1985 he was Chief Engineer with George Wimpey plc, where he was Manager of the Civil Structural Design Department with a staff of 300, and Head of QA for Wimpey Construction. Upon leaving Wimpey, David became an independent consultant and is retained by GBGeotechnics, Cambridge. He has been involved in several important publications since 1988.
Bob Cather graduated in Materials Science from the University of Bath. He initially worked with The Marley Tile Co. Ltd on product development and subsequently spent more than 30 years with Ove Arup Partners. Bob has considerable expertise in the selection, design and performance of materials in the built environment. This expertise has enabled specialist contribution to projects and for clients worldwide, covering all areas of construction.

David Doran and Bob CatherJohn BullNick HayMichael BussellMichael BussellMichael BussellRoger PlankBen BowsherJohn Woods and David Wilson and Bob Cather and David DoranDavid K. PeacockTony WallBarry HaseltineGeoff EdgellC.D. Pomeroy and Bryan Marsh and the EditorsChris Brown and Edwin StokesStephan JefferisCharles FentimanTim YatesArthur LyonsArthur LyonsArthur LyonsArthur LyonsArthur LyonsDavid ThompsettArthur LyonsGodfrey Arnold and S.R. TanShawn A. HurleyVince CoveneyRobert VilesArthur LyonsAllan R. Hutchinson and James BroughtonStuart MoyAndrew LawrenceGeoffrey Griffiths and Robert Langridge and Bob Cather and David DoranGeoffrey B. CardIan LiddellPeter Olley and Bob Cather and David DoranBob Cather and David Doran and R. Harris

List of Contributors	p. vii
1 Introduction	p. 1
2 Aluminium	p. 5
3 Copper	p. 23
4 Ferrous Metals: An Overview	p. 35
5 Cast Iron	p. 45
6 Wrought Iron	p. 65
7 Steel	p. 83
8 Steel Reinforcement for Reinforced Concrete	p. 97
9 Lead	p. 105
10 Titanium	p. 109
11 Zinc	p. 119
12 Bricks and Brickwork	p. 125
13 Ceramics	p. 135
14 Concrete	p. 141
15 Glass	p. 159
16 Grouts and Slurries	p. 165
17 Gypsum and Related Materials	p. 195
18 Natural Building Stone	p. 201
19 Polymers in Construction: An Overview	p. 213
20 Acrylic Plastics	p. 221
21 Polycarbonate Plastics	p. 225
22 Polyethylene (Polyethene) Plastics	p. 229
23 Polypropylene (Polypropene) and Polybutylene (Polybutene-1) Plastics	p. 241
24 Polystyrene	p. 249
25 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer (ETEE)	p. 269
26 Polyvinyl Chloride Polymers	p. 279
27 Thermosetting Resins	p. 293
28 Natural and Synthetic Rubbers	p. 311
29 Polymer Dispersions and Redispersible Powders	p. 329
30 Silicones, Silanes and Silosanes	p. 339
31 Adhesives	p. 345
32 Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials	p. 365
33 Timber and Timber Products	p. 377
34 Bituminous Materials	p. 393
35 Geosynthetics in Civil and Environmental Engineering	p. 421
36 Structural Fabrics and Foils	p. 443
37 Cork	p. 457
38 Asbestos	p. 463
Index	p. 469

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