Textiles, Polymers and Composites for Buildings

Textiles are increasingly being utilized within the building and construction industry. This pioneering text provides a concise and representative overview of the opportunities available for textile fibers to be used for construction. The first set of chapters examines the numerous types and properties of textiles used in construction. Key topics include the use of fiber reinforced polymer composite materials for buildings as well as developing and testing textiles and coatings for constructions. The second part of the book will present a selection of applications within the construction and building industry, such as tensile structures and sustainable building concepts with textile materials.