Long-term Performance and Durability of Masonry Structures: Degradation Mechanisms, Health Monitoring and Service Life Design focuses on the long-term performance of masonry and historical structures.
Waste and Supplementary Cementitious Materials in Concrete: Characterisation, Properties and Applications provides a state-of-the-art review of the effective and efficient use of these materials in co
A thoroughly revised guide to masonry materials and structural designThis practical guide provides you with a single source for everything you need to know about masonry—from commonly used materials a
A practical manual packed with useful information and tips on how to convert salvaged wood, reclaimed materials, and even some types of shop waste into usable materials for building.From Craig's List,
How to Build Dry-Stacked Stone Walls shows how to build a wall using the traditional method of dry stone masonry in which carefully selected stones are properly stacked and held together without morta
Corrosion of reinforcing steel is now recognized as the major cause of degradation of concrete structures in many parts of the world. Despite this, infrastructure expenditure is being unreasonably dec
Concrete is the “modern” construction material that has helped shape the fundamental static principles of structural load bearing. Similar to masonry, concrete effectively transmits pressure downward,
Buildings with wide spans, such as industrial plants and warehouses, are usually built with steel. The architect must understand the specific material properties and requirements of steel as a constru
Plastics Now addresses one primary question: why do we build with plastics the way that we do?For decades, plastics have been described over and over again as "the future" – yet we s
This lab workbook is intended to be used with the Modern Masonry textbook. The lab workbook contains chapter review questions designed to reinforce the information presented in each chapter of the tex
The Construction Materials Science Manual explains the science behind?the properties and behaviour of construction's most?fundamental materials (metals, cement and concrete, polymers, timber, bricks a
Masonry walls constitute the interface between the building’s interior and the outdoor environment. Masonry walls are traditionally composed of fired-clay bricks (solid or perforated) or blocks (concr
