Building Materials (Second Edition) (Textbook for Civil Engineering Professionals in Higher Education)

Author: Fu Fang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book is a revised edition based on the previous version. It primarily covers the basic components, production processes, technical properties, selection and application, and material testing of commonly used materials in construction engineering and civil engineering. The content includes: stone, cement, concrete, concrete admixtures, steel, aluminum alloys, wood, glass, waterproofing materials, building plastics and coatings, thermal insulation materials, and sound-absorbing materials, among others. The book also provides extensive introductions to new building materials and decorative materials. It can be used as a textbook for civil engineering majors in higher education institutions, as well as teaching materials for other related disciplines in civil engineering and architecture. Additionally, it serves as a reference for self-study exams, vocational education, and for researchers, designers, and construction personnel engaged in civil engineering and construction.