Building Materials - (3rd Edition)

Author: Gao Qiongying
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book is a textbook for the "Building Engineering" program at higher vocational colleges. The book is divided into 14 chapters, primarily introducing the basic properties of building materials. It covers common building materials such as stone, air-setting cementitious materials, cement, concrete and mortar, wall and roof materials, building steel, wood, building plastics, waterproofing materials, thermal insulation and sound-absorbing materials, and decorative building materials. Each chapter includes a content summary to highlight the key points of the chapter. At the end of the main text, there are summaries and review questions. For materials with a wide variety of types, such as cement, wall materials, and waterproofing materials, comparison tables listing varieties, properties, and usage ranges are also included for easy summarization and reference. The book adopts the latest standards and specifications, balancing depth and breadth appropriately. It focuses on the basic properties of building materials, cement, and concrete while extensively introducing various common building materials currently used in domestic housing construction, as well as emerging new materials and technologies. This approach aims to broaden perspectives and promote the rational application of building materials. The writing process emphasizes the connection between theory and practice, conciseness, practicality, and the teaching characteristics of vocational education. In addition to being used by students in the "Building Engineering" program, this book is also suitable for teaching and reference in higher vocational schools, adult colleges, and related fields, as well as for technicians engaged in construction.