Materials for Architects and Builders by Arthur Lyons

Materials for Architects and Builders by Arthur Lyons

"Materials for Architects and Builders" covers the broad range of key materials used within the construction industry and is a descriptive introduction to the manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses of the major building materials. This new edition has been fully updated to take into account new materials that have come into use since the first edition in 1996. In particular, there is increased emphasis on environmental concerns, with new chapters on ecological and energy saving materials such as photovoltaics. The book is illustrated throughout with many photographs and diagrams showing materials and building components both individually and in use. Each chapter lists the up-to-date British and European Standards, revised Building Regulations together with related Building Research Establishment publications and suggested further reading. It is an essential reading for students of building, architecture and construction. It provides an extensive coverage of all types of building materials. It is updated to include details on energy saving materials and techniques.

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ISBN 13	9780750657259
ISBN 10	0750657251
Titre	Materials for Architects and Builders
Auteur	Arthur Lyons
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Année de publication	2003-12-02
Nombre de pages	352
Note de couverture	La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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