Materials in Construction by Gd Taylor

Materials in Construction by Gd Taylor

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Summary

This revised edition provides a rational introduction to the principles, technology and practice of materials. It pays attention to the modes, prevention and treatment of material deterioration. Emphasis is placed on materials manufactured on site eg concrete.

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Materials in Construction by Gd Taylor

Completely revised edition of Materials in Construction Level 2 which provides a rational introduction to the principles, technology and practice of materials. The study of individual materials follows from an examination in the early chapters of performance criteria and standards. Particular emphasis is placed upon those materials such as concrete, which may be manufactured on site. Materials in Construction will provide an essential handbook for students on BTEC construction, and building and civil engineering studies courses. It will also be useful for first year undergraduates of building, building surveying, architecture and civeil engineering.

GD Taylor was Principal Lecturer in Construction Materials in the Built Environment Division of the School of the Environment, University of Brighton. He has undertaken extensive research into movement in concrete and time-dependant movement in timber

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ISBN 13 9780582214316
ISBN 10 0582214319
Title Materials in Construction
Author G D Taylor
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pearson Education Limited
Year published 1994-08-29
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.