Construction Materials

The study of fracture mechanics of concrete has developed to the point where it can be used for assessing the durability of concrete structures and for the development of new concrete materials. This volume includes various examples of fracture analyses at the micro- and meso-level. It presents mode..

An understanding of the latest techniques in repair and testing and inspection is crucial to the international construction industry. This book, with contributions from 34 countries, brings together the best in research, practical application, strategy and theory relating to concrete repair, testing..

An understanding of the latest techniques in repair and testing and inspection is crucial to the international construction industry. This book, with contributions from 34 countries, brings together the best in research, practical application, strategy and theory relating to concrete repair, testing..

The definitive materials reference source for professionals involved in the conception, design and specification stages of a construction project...

The design and construction of buildings is a lengthy and expensive process, and those who commission buildings are continually looking for ways to improve the efficiency of the process. In this book, the second in the Building in Value series, a broad range of topics related to the processes of des..

The design and construction of buildings is a lengthy and expensive process, and those who commission buildings are continually looking for ways to improve the efficiency of the process. In this book, the second in the Building in Value series, a broad range of topics related to the processes of des..

These books contain articles on R&D into the major aspects of durability and service life prediction of building materials and components, as well as theoretical aspects of methods and modelling of prediction, description of degradation environment by use GIS, as practica implementation of knowledge..

Materials Science in Construction explains the science behind the properties and behavior of construction's most fundamental materials (metals, cement and concrete, polymers, timber, bricks and blocks, glass and plaster).In particular, the critical factors affecting in situ materials are examined, s..

Approximately 100 selected papers on the sustainable use of recyclable resources. Use of soil, timber, wood products and other organic materials in construction, and alternatives to natural sand and stone.  Reuse of construction and demolition waste. Sustainable construction and rehabilitation techn..