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Notes on Building Construction, Vol. 3: Arranged to Meet the Requirements of the Syllabus of the Science and Art Department of the Committee of ... and Course for Honours (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Henry Fidler

 
9781527642041: Notes on Building Construction, Vol. 3: Arranged to Meet the Requirements of the Syllabus of the Science and Art Department of the Committee of ... and Course for Honours (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book provides a foundational study of building materials for professionals in construction. Topics covered include durability, physical structure, ease of working, and appearance. The book also details weathering characteristics, geological and chemical composition, and variations within each material type. Through analysis, the author clarifies which characteristics are most important in selecting materials for different types of builds and structural applications. The book concludes with tables detailing the characteristics and availability of different quarried materials throughout Britain and Ireland. This book is an invaluable resource for engineers, architects, and builders seeking to understand the materials they work with.

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