Materials for Architects and Builders, An Introduction ebook

by Arthur Lyons

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. The text covers the widest range of materials from standard products to ecofriendly materials and components Up-to-date with respect to the latest Building Regulations and European & British Standards

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Introduction : Originally, bricks were hand-moulded from moist clay and then sun-baked, as is still the practice in certain arid climates

Introduction : Originally, bricks were hand-moulded from moist clay and then sun-baked, as is still the practice in certain arid climates. The firing of clay bricks dates back well over 5000 years, and is now a sophisticated and highly controlled manufacturing process; yet the principle of burning clay, to convert it from its natural plastic state into a dimensionally stable, durable, low-maintenance ceramic material, remains unchanged

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Все продавцы . Construction Materials is a core module on all undergraduate and diploma courses and this established textbook is illustrated in colour throughout with many photographs and diagrams to help students understand the key principles.

Arthur Lyons was formerly Head of Quality, principal lecturer and teacher fellow for building materials in the Leicester School of Architecture, Faculty of Art, Design & Humanities, De Montfort University, UK. He was a lecturer i. He was a lecturer in building materials within schools of architecture and surveying for thirty five years, and is now an established writer on construction materials.

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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 courses, and this established textbook helps the reader to do just that with the help of colour photographs and clear diagrams throughout.

This work provides a descriptive introduction to the manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses of the major building materials.

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Materials for Architects and Builders was first published by Arnold in 1997. It also includes images of significant new buildings.

A necessary purchase for level 1 and 2 undergraduates studying building/ construction materials modules, Materials for Architects and Builders provides an introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and contains information pertaining to their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses.

Throughout, the book is clearly illustrated with many photographs and diagrams showing materials and building components both individually and in use. Where relevant the environmental aspects of the building materials are considered. Each chapter lists the up-to-date British and European Standards together with related Building Research Establishment publications and suggested further reading. A selection of colour images illustrates the appropriate use of different construction materials within the context of quality architectural design. * Essential reading for students of building, architecture and construction* Extensive coverage of all types of building materials* Key introductory text