Description
Book SynopsisMaterials 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 sixth 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 of energy-saving building components.
Table of ContentsContents
About the author
Preface to sixth edition
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Abbreviations
1 Bricks and brickwork
Introduction
Clay bricks
Unfired clay bricks
Reclaimed clay bricks
Brickwork
Calcium silicate bricks
Concrete bricks
References
2 Blocks and blockwork
Introduction
Concrete blocks
Clay blocks
Non-clay blocks
Blockwork
Beam and block flooring
Landscape blockwork
References
3 Lime, cement and concrete
Introduction
Lime
Cement
Concrete
Reinforced concrete
Visual concrete
Concrete components
References
4 Timber and timber products
Introduction
Timber
Timber products
Recycling timber
References
5 Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Introduction
Ferrous metals
Ferrous alloys
Coated steels
Aluminium
Copper
Lead
Zinc
Titanium
Process of metallic corrosion
References
6 Bitumen and flat roofing materials
Introduction
Warm, cold and inverted roofs
Reinforced bitumen membranes
Mastic asphalt
Single-ply roofing systems
Liquid coatings
Green roofs
References
7 Glass
Introduction
Manufacture
Non-sheet products
Sheet products
Intelligent glass facades
Glass supporting systems
Glazing check list
References
8 Ceramic materials
Introduction
Ceramic products
References
9 Stone and cast stone
Introduction
Types of stone
Stonework
Deterioration of stone
Maintenance of stonework
Cast stone
References
10 Plastics
Introduction
Polymerisation
Polymer types
Additives
Degradation of plastics
Properties of plastics
Plastics forming processes
Plastics in construction
Recycling of plastics
References
11 Glassfibre-reinforced plastics, concrete and gypsum
Introduction
Glass fibres
Glassfibre-reinforced plastics
Glassfibre-reinforced concrete
Glassfibre-reinforced gypsum
References
12 Plaster and board materials
Introduction
Gypsum plaster
Lime plaster
Calcium silicate boards
References
13 Insulation materials
Introduction
Thermal and sound insulation materials
Inorganic insulation materials
Organic insulation materials
Aluminium foil
Panel systems
References
14 Sealants, gaskets and adhesives
Introduction
Sealants
Types of sealant
Gaskets
Adhesives
References
15 Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour
Introduction
Colour
Paints
Wood finishes
References
16 Energy-saving materials and components
Introduction
Photovoltaics
Combined photovoltaic and soar collectors
Solar collectors
Solar air heating systems
Light pipes
Air and ground source heat pumps
Groundwater cooling systems
Wind catchers
Mechanical ventilation and heat recovery systems
Wind turbine systems
Water management systems
Phase change systems
Energy-generating paving slabs
References
17 Recycled and ecological materials
Introduction
Straw bales
Cardboard
Rammed earth and cob construction
Earth-sheltered buildings
Clay products
Recycled tyres
Papercrete
Biomaterials
Sandbags
References
18 Sustainability and BIM
Introduction
Zero carbon targets
Specification of materials
Recycling and deconstruction
Building information modelling
References
Index
