[ePub] Why the Romantics Matter (Why X Matters Series) by Peter Gay at Arts-Photography

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Until recently; much of the development of building materials has predominantly focused on producing cheaper; stronger and more durable construction materials. More recently attention has been given to the environmental issues in manufacturing; using; disposing and recycling of construction materials. Sustainability of construction materials brings together a wealth of recent research on the subject.The first part of the book gives a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the sustainability of the following building materials: aggregates; timber; wood and bamboo; vegetable fibres; masonry; cement; concrete and cement replacement materials; metals and alloys; glass; and engineered wood products. A final group of chapters cover the use of waste tyre rubber in civil engineering works; the durability of sustainable construction materials and nanotechnologies for sustainable construction.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors; Sustainability of construction materials is a standard reference for anyone involved in the construction and civil engineering industries with an interest in the highly important topic of sustainability.Provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the sustainability of a variety of construction materials ranging from wood and bamboo to cement and concreteAssesses the durability of sustainable construction materials including the utilisation of waste tyre rubber and vegetable fibresCollates a wealth of recent research including relevant case studies as well as an investigation into future trends