Materials for Architects and Builders

"Materials 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 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."--Publisher's website Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Table of Contents 6 About the author 9 Preface to fifth edition 10 Acknowledgements 11 Introduction 14 Abbreviations 15 1 Bricks and brickwork 18 Introduction 18 Clay bricks 19 Unfired clay bricks 35 Reclaimed clay bricks 35 Brickwork 36 Calcium silicate bricks 45 Concrete bricks 51 References 53 2 Blocks and blockwork 57 Introduction 57 Concrete blocks 58 Clay blocks 64 Non-clay blocks 68 Blockwork 69 Beam and block flooring 74 Landscape blockwork 74 References 76 3 Lime, cement and concrete 80 Introduction 80 Lime 81 Cement 84 Concrete 98 Reinforced concrete 113 Visual concrete 120 Concrete components 129 References 131 4 Timber and timber products 140 Introduction 140 Timber 141 Timber products 173 Recycling timber 192 References 193 5 Ferrous and non-ferrous metals 205 Introduction 205 Ferrous metals 206 Ferrous alloys 224 Coated steels 228 Aluminium 230 Copper 237 Lead 245 Zinc 250 Titanium 253 Process of metallic corrosion 255 References 257 6 Bitumen and flat roofing materials 267 Introduction 267 Warm, cold and inverted roofs 268 Reinforced bitumen membranes 269 Mastic asphalt 273 Single-ply roofing systems 275 Liquid coatings 277 Green roofs 278 References 281 7 Glass 286 Introduction 286 Manufacture 288 Non-sheet products 290 Sheet products 292 Intelligent glass façades 313 Glass supporting systems 314 Glazing checklist 318 References 319 8 Ceramic materials 325 Introduction 325 Ceramic products 328 References 336 9 Stone and cast stone 339 Introduction 339 Types of stone 339 Stonework 352 Deterioration of stone 357 Maintenance of stonework 358 Cast stone 359 References 361 10 Plastics 365 Introduction 365 Polymerisation 366 Polymer types 368 Additives 369 Degradation of plastics 369 Properties of plastics 369 Plastics forming processes 370 Plastics in construction 372 Recycling of plastics 380 References 381 11 Glassfibre-reinforced plastics, concrete and gypsum 389 Introduction 389 Glass fibres 389 Glassfibre-reinforced plastics 389 Glassfibre-reinforced concrete 393 Glassfibre-reinforced gypsum 396 References 398 12 Plaster and board materials 401 Introduction 401 Gypsum plaster 401 Lime plaster 408 Calcium silicate boards 408 References 408 13 Insulation materials 411 Introduction 411 Thermal and sound insulation materials 412 Inorganic insulation materials 413 Organic insulation materials 417 Aluminium foil 423 Panel systems 425 References 425 14 Sealants, gaskets and adhesives 432 Introduction 432 Sealants 432 Types of sealant 434 Gaskets 438 Adhesives 440 References 443 15 Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour 448 Introduction 448 Colour 448 Paints 454 Wood finishes 458 References 459 16 Energy-saving materials and components 462 Introduction 462 Photovoltaics 462 Combined photovoltaic and solar collectors 465 Solar collectors 465 Solar air heating systems 467 Light pipes 468 Air and ground source heat pumps 468 Groundwater cooling systems 469 Wind catchers 469 Wind turbine systems 469 Water management systems 471 Phase change systems 471 Energy-generating paving slabs 472 References 472 17 Recycled and ecological materials 476 Introduction 476 Straw bales 476 Cardboard 477 Rammed-earth and cob construction 480 Earth-sheltered buildings 481 Clay products 483 Recycled tyres 483 Papercrete 483 Sandbags 484 References 485 18 Sustainability 487 Introduction 487 Zero carbon targets 488 Specification of materials 494 Recycling and deconstruction 496 References 497 Index 504 Materials 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 newsixth 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 Resource Added For The Architectural Technology Program 106141. Resource Added For The Construction Technology Program 104752. Bricks And Brickwork -- Blocks And Blockwork -- Lime, Cement And Concrete -- Timber And Timber Products -- Ferrous And Non-ferrous Metals -- Bitumen And Flat Roofing Materials -- Glass -- Ceramic Materials -- Stone And Cast Stone -- Plastics -- Glassfibre-reinforced Plastics, Concrete And Gypsum -- Plaster And Board Materials -- Insulation Materials -- Sealants, Gaskets And Adhesives -- Paints, Wood Stains, Varnishes And Colour -- Energy-saving Materials And Components -- Recycled And Ecological Materials -- Sustainability. Arthur Lyons. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Overzicht in woord en beeld van bouwmaterialen voor architecten en bouwers