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.

Materialele pentru arhitecti si constructori ofera o introducere clara si concisa a gamei largi de materiale utilizate in industria constructiilor si acopera detaliile esentiale ale fabricarii acestora, proprietatile fizice cheie, specificatiile si utilizarile. Intelegerea elementelor de baza ale materialelor este o parte cruciala a licentei. cursuri de constructie si diploma sau arhitectura, iar acest manual stabilit ajuta cititorul sa faca exact acest lucru cu ajutorul fotografiilor color si al diagramelor clare din intreaga lume. Aceasta noua editie a fost complet revizuita si actualizata pentru a include cele mai recente evolutii in cercetarea materialelor, noi imagini, tehnologii adecvate si legislatia relevanta.