6th Edition

Materials for Architects and Builders

By Arthur Lyons, Arthur Lyons Copyright 2020
536 Pages
by Routledge

536 Pages
by Routledge

536 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more

Introduction

1. Brick & Brickwork

2. Blocks & Blockwork

3. Lime, Cement & Concrete

4. Timber & Timber Products

5. Ferrous & Non-ferrous metals

6. Flat Roofing Materials

7. Glass

8. Ceramic Materials

9. Stone & Cast Stone

10. Plastics

11. Glass-fibre Reinforced Plastics, Concrete and Gypsum

12. Plaster & Board Materials

13. Insulation Materials

14. Sealants, Gaskets and Adhesives

15. Colour, Paints and Wood Stains

16. Energy Saving Materials and Components

17. Recycled and Ecological Materials

18. Sustainability

Biography

Arthur Lyons was formerly Head of Quality, principal lecturer and teacher fellow for construction materials in the Leicester School of Architecture, Faculty of Arts, Design & Humanities, De Montfort University, UK. He was a lecturer in building materials within schools of architecture and surveying for 35 years, and is now an established writer on construction materials.