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Construction Materials Reference Book
Doran
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Description for Construction Materials Reference Book
Hardback. Covers the range of materials that are encountered in the construction process, from traditional materials such as stone through masonry and steel to plastics and composites. This book also covers issues of whole life cost and sustainability, along with health and safety aspects of both use and installation. Editor(s): Doran, David K.; Cather, Bob; Doran, D. K.; Cather, R. Num Pages: 488 pages, 200 black & white illustrations, 128 black & white tables. BIC Classification: GBC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 191 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1088.
Fully updated to reflect the latest materials and their applications, this second edition of the Construction Materials Reference Book remains the definitive reference source for professionals involved in the conception, design and specification stages of a construction project. The theory and practical aspects of each material are covered in detail, with an emphasis being placed on properties and appropriate use, enabling a deeper understanding of each material and greater confidence in their application. Containing 38 chapters written by subject specialists, a wide range of construction materials are covered, from traditional materials such as stone through ... Read more
Fully updated to reflect the latest materials and their applications, this second edition of the Construction Materials Reference Book remains the definitive reference source for professionals involved in the conception, design and specification stages of a construction project. The theory and practical aspects of each material are covered in detail, with an emphasis being placed on properties and appropriate use, enabling a deeper understanding of each material and greater confidence in their application. Containing 38 chapters written by subject specialists, a wide range of construction materials are covered, from traditional materials such as stone through ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
488
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750663762
SKU
V9780750663762
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Doran
David Doran graduated in 1950 with an external BSc (Eng). He then undertook National Service with the Royal Engineers in Malaya from 1953 to 1955. He is a Fellow of ICE and IStructE, a former member of Council of IStructE and Chairman of five Task Groups. From 1965 to 1985 he was Chief Engineer with George Wimpey plc, where he ... Read more
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