New Building Materials: Performance and Applications

Author: Bo Zunyan
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book directly addresses the thriving scene of contemporary building material updates in China, selecting materials from a fresh perspective. It covers widely used materials in engineering construction, national key-developed and widely promoted, as well as new building materials. Categorized into eight chapters: Concrete, Steel, Wall Materials, Doors and Windows, Glass, Coatings, Waterproofing Materials, and Pipes. The book’s exposition is closely centered around the theme of "Performance - Application," providing up-to-date knowledge urgently needed in the field of building materials. It emphasizes the integration of relevant theories, particularly highlighting new application technology regulations and policies. This book can serve as both a self-study reference and a teaching material. It is suitable for continuing education of professionals in the construction system, as well as for undergraduate elective courses in related disciplines, and for use in vocational colleges, technical colleges, and training programs of similar levels.