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" major at the higher vocational level. The entire book is divided into 14 chapters, primarily introducing the basic properties of building materials. It covers common building materials such as stone,hard-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, including their basic composition, performance, technical requirements, and application scope. Additionally, it includes content on building material testing and related quality control. For ease of teaching and review, each chapter includes a content summary highlighting the key points of the chapter. At the end of the main text, there is a summary and review questions. For materials with numerous varieties, such as cement, wall materials, and waterproofing materials, comparative tables of varieties, performance, and usage scope are provided at the end of each chapter for 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 building materials commonly 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. During the writing process, attention was paid to linking theory with practice, conciseness, practicality, and the teaching characteristics of vocational education. In addition to being used by students in the "Building Engineering" major, 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.