Textiles, polymers and composites are increasingly being utilised within the building industry. This pioneering text provides a concise and...
While there are several books on market that are designed to serve a company’s daily shop-floor needs. Their focus is mainly on the physically making...
Advances in Ready Mixed Concrete Technology contains the proceedings of the first International Conference on Ready-Mixed Concrete held at Dundee...
Emergency Repairs for Historic Buildings is a compilation of 12 case studies that emphasize the necessity of emergency repairs for historic buildings...
Advances in Concrete Slab Technology documents the proceedings of the International Conference on Concrete Slabs held at Dundee University on April...
Masonry walls constitute the interface between the building’s interior and the outdoor environment. Masonry walls are traditionally composed of...
Cement production is known to be a polluting and energy-intensive industry. Cement plants account for 5 percent of global emissions of carbon dioxide...
Since 1930 more than 100,000 new chemical compounds have been developed and insufficient information exists on the health assessment of 95 percent of...
Nonconventional and Vernacular Construction Materials: Characterisation, Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive repository of...
Characteristics and Uses of Steel Slag in Building Construction focuses predominantly on the utilization of ferrous slag (blast furnace and steel...