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Third Edition
By
Arthur Lyons, Dr Arthur Lyons was formerly Head of Quality, principal lecturer and teacher fellow for building materials in the Leicester School of
Architecture, Faculty of Art and Design, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. He was a lecturer in building materials within schools
of architecture and surveying for thirty five years.
Description
Materials for Architects and Builders provides an introduction to a wide range of building materials. It explains in detail the manufacture,
key physical properties, specification and uses of the standard building products, everything a student would need to know. The book
also describes many recent technological innovations and rediscovered materials, reflecting an increased concern for environmental issues
within the Industry.
This new edition has been completely updated to reflect the amended Building Regulations, the latest British and
European Standards as well as incorporating current advice and information from the Building Research Establishment.
Dr Arthur Lyons
is a teacher fellow and principal lecturer in building materials at the Leicester School of Architecture within the Faculty of Art and
Design at De Montfort University, UK. He has taught the subject of building materials for thirty five years to a wide range of students
within the built environment disciplines.
Audience
Students studying building, architecture and the built environment, construction and related subjects such as civil engineering and surveying, at HNC/HND, foundation, undergraduate levels.
Contents
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
Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum
Plaster
and board materials
Insulating materials
Energy-saving materials and components
Recycled and ecological materials
Sealants, gaskets and
adhesives
Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 528 pages, publication date: OCT-2006
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-6940-5
ISBN-10: 0-7506-6940-3
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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