Description
Book SynopsisThis construction reference work has been revised to include chapters on insulating glass sealants and membrane waterproofing. It describes moisture protection, sealants used in highways and bridges, special compounds used on runway joints and silicones used in high-rise buildings.
Table of ContentsSealant Classification.
Weatherproofing the Building.
Stresses and Strains in Sealants.
Properties of Sealant Materials.
Accessory Materials.
Installation of Sealants.
Polysulfide Sealants.
Silicone Sealants.
Urethane Sealants.
Insulating Glass Sealants.
Structural Silicone Glazing.
Solvent-Based Acrylic Sealants.
Latex Sealants.
Plasticized Acrylic Latex Sealants.
Butyl Sealants.
Oil- and Resin-Based Sealants.
Specialty Sealants.
Sealants in Highway Construction.
Seals for Bridge Expansion Joints.
Block Copolymer Sealants.
Membrane Waterproofing Systems.
Preformed Sealing Tapes.
Preformed Gasket Seals.
An Overview on Sealants.
Waterstops.
Adhesives.
Flooring Adhesives.
Roofing Adhesives.
Sealants as Adhesives.
Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tapes.
Adhesives as Binders for Composite Materials.
Adhesives for Concrete, Cement, and Plaster.
Appendices.
Bibliography.
Glossary.
Index.
