Building Decorative Materials

• Author : Yan Li,Shuxia Ren
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 09 May 2011

Buildings should not only be functional but aesthetically pleasing. This requires the use of decorative materials both on the exterior and inside a building. Building decorative materials reviews the range of materials available and their potential applications. The book begins by considering the main types of decorative material and the physical, mechanical and other properties they require. It then discusses types and potential uses of decorative stone materials such as marble, granite, slate or gypsum. It then goes on to

• Author : Conference Editors
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 05 October 1999

• Author : https://www.codeofchina.com
• Publisher : https://www.codeofchina.com
• Release : 07 June 2023

1.0.1 This code is formulated to implement relevant national principles and policies, standardize construction requirements, unify inspection method and define acceptance standard so as to ensure construction and installation quality and to achieve energy saving, material and water conservation, environmental protection and safety operation during the construction and acceptance of cleanrooms and associated controlled environment (referred to as cleanroom from Chapter 3). 1.0.2 This code is applicable to the construction and acceptance of newly-built and reconstructed, entire and assembling as well as fixed

• Author : Deyao Tan
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 25 June 2015

This volume contains papers presented at the International Conference on Engineering Technologies, Engineering Education and Engineering Management (ETEEEM 2014, Hong Kong, 15-16 November 2014). A wide variety of topics is included in the book: - Engineering Education - Education Engineering and Technology - Methods and Learning Mechanism

• Author : Ping Chen
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 18 March 2016

Material Science and Engineering presents novel and fundamental advances in the field of material science and engineering. This proceedings collects the comprehensive and worldwide research results on Metallic Materials and Applications, Chemical Materials, Electronic Materials, Nanomaterials, Composite and Polymer Materials, Bio and Medical Materi

• Author : Katherine E. Kennon,Sharon K. Harmon
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 19 January 2022

THE INTERIOR CODES AND STANDARDS REFERENCE OF CHOICE FOR DESIGNERS AND ARCHITECTS—UPDATED FOR THE 2018 AND 2021 CODES If you are involved with the design or management of buildings and spaces, it is important to remain up-to-date on the ever-evolving codes and standards that keep communities safe. With over 80,000 copies sold, The Codes Guidebook for Interiors continues to provide comprehensive explanations of the major codes and standards applicable to commercial and residential interior projects. The ­easily navigable format gives clear perspective

• Author : https://www.chinesestandard.net
• Publisher : https://www.chinesestandard.net
• Release : 16 November 2018

[After payment, write to & get a FREE-of-charge, unprotected true-PDF from: [email protected]] This standard specifies the terms and definitions, classifications, specifications and markings, raw materials, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, signs, packaging, transportation, storage and accompanying documents for aluminum-plastic composite panels for building curtain walls. This standard is applicable to aluminum-plastic composite panels for building curtain walls. For aluminum-plastic composite panels for other purposes, they may make reference to this standard.

• Author : Fernando Pacheco-Torgal,S Jalali,Aleksandra Fucic
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 13 August 2012

From long-standing worries regarding the use of lead and asbestos to recent research into carcinogenic issues related to the use of plastics in construction, there is growing concern regarding the potential toxic effects of building materials on health. Toxicity of building materials provides an essential guide to this important problem and its solutions. Beginning with an overview of the material types and potential health hazards presented by building materials, the book goes on to consider key plastic materials. Materials responsible

• Author : David Kent Ballast,Steven E. O'Hara
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release : 01 September 2020

NCARB Approved for all Six Divisions PPI's second edition of the ARE 5.0 Exam Review by David Kent Ballast offers a comprehensive review of content areas covered in all six NCARB ARE 5.0 division exams. Building on the first edition, the content has been thoroughly reviewed and updated to the ARE 5.0 exam objectives for all six divisions Key Features: NEW! NCARB approvals on all six divisions A thorough review of all exam objectives to prepare you to pass all six divisions Over 150

• Author : Jamal Khatib
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 12 August 2016

Sustainability of Construction Materials, Second Edition, explores an increasingly important aspect of construction. In recent years, serious consideration has been given to environmental and societal issues in the manufacturing, use, disposal, and recycling of construction materials. This book provides comprehensive and detailed analysis of the sustainability issues associated with these materials, mainly in relation to the constituent materials, processing, recycling, and lifecycle environmental impacts. The contents of each chapter reflect the individual aspects of the material that affect sustainability, such

• Author : Kent A. Harries,Bhavna Sharma
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 28 January 2016

Nonconventional and Vernacular Construction Materials: Characterisation, Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive repository of information on materials science and the modern structural engineering application of ancient, vernacular, and nonconventional building materials, with leading experts contributing chapters that focus on current applications and the engineering of these construction materials. Opening with a historic retrospective of nonconventional materials, Part One includes a review of vernacular construction and a discussion of the future directions for nonconventional and vernacular materials research and applications. Chapters

• Author : Shin-Che Huang,Hervé Di Benedetto
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 08 April 2015

The urgent need for infrastructure rehabilitation and maintenance has led to a rise in the levels of research into bituminous materials. Breakthroughs in sustainable and environmentally friendly bituminous materials are certain to have a significant impact on national economies and energy sustainability. This book will provide a comprehensive review on recent advances in research and technological developments in bituminous materials. Opening with an introductory chapter on asphalt materials and a section on the perspective of bituminous binder specifications, Part One

• Author : Fernando Pacheco-Torgal,Volodymyr Ivanov,Niranjan Karak,Henk Jonkers
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 11 January 2016

Since 1930 more than 100,000 new chemical compounds have been developed and insufficient information exists on the health assessment of 95 percent of these chemicals in which a relevant percentage are used in construction products. For instance Portland cement concrete, the most used material on the Planet (10.000 million tons/year that in the next 40 years will increase around 100 %) currently used in around 15% of total concrete production contains chemicals used to modify their properties, either in the fresh or hardened state. Biopolymers are materials

• Author : Marco Casini
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 27 May 2016

Smart Buildings: Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology to Improve Energy Efficiency and Environmental Performance presents a thorough analysis of the latest advancements in construction materials and building design that are applied to maximize building efficiency in both new and existing buildings. After a brief introduction on the issues concerning the design process in the third millennium, Part One examines the differences between Zero Energy, Green, and Smart Buildings, with particular emphasis placed on the issue of smart buildings and smart housing,

• Author : https://www.chinesestandard.net
• Publisher : https://www.chinesestandard.net
• Release : 06 March 2022

This standard is formulated, in order to prevent and control indoor environmental pollution, which is caused by main materials and decoration materials, in civil construction projects; protect public health; safeguard public interests; achieve advanced technology and economical rationality.