Materials for Architects and Builders
4th Edition
Published on 20. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
426 pages
978-1-85617-519-7 (ISBN)
Description
A necessary purchase for level 1 and 2 undergraduates studying building/ construction materials modules, Materials for Architects and Builders 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.
Construction Materials is a core module on all undergraduate and diploma construction-related courses and this established textbook is illustrated in colour throughout with many photographs and diagrams to help students understand the key principles.
This new edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The current concern for the ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use are reflected in the emphasis given to sustainability and recycling. An additional chapter on sustainability and governmental carbon targets reinforces this issue.
Construction Materials is a core module on all undergraduate and diploma construction-related courses and this established textbook is illustrated in colour throughout with many photographs and diagrams to help students understand the key principles.
This new edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The current concern for the ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use are reflected in the emphasis given to sustainability and recycling. An additional chapter on sustainability and governmental carbon targets reinforces this issue.
More details
Edition
4th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Students studying building / construction materials modules in year 1 or 2 of architecture and construction-related diploma and undergraduate courses such as civil engineering, building studies, building surveying, quantity surveying, construction management and architectural technology
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
929 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85617-519-7 (9781856175197)
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New editions
Arthur Lyons
Materials for Architects and Builders
Book
08/2014
5th Edition
Routledge
€81.99
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Previous edition
Arthur Lyons
Materials for Architects and Builders
Book
10/2006
3rd Edition
Butterworth-Heinemann
€42.15
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Person
Dr Arthur Lyons was formerly Head of Quality, principal lecturer and teacher fellow for building materials at the Leicester School of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Design, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. He was a lecturer in building materials within schools of architecture and surveying for thirty five years.
Content
About the author; Preface; Acknowledgements; Information sources; Abbreviations; Bricks and Brickwork; Blocks and blockwork; Lime, cement and concrete; Timber and timber products; Ferrous and non-ferrous metals; Bitumen and flat roofing materials; Glass; Ceramic materials; Stone and cast stone; Plastics; Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum; Plaster and board materials; Insulation materials; Energy-saving materials and components; Recycled and ecological materials; Sealants, gaskets and adhesives; Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour; Sustainability and Green building materials