The Science and Technology of Building Materials |
Contents
Chemical Symbols Used in this Book | 1 |
Strength and Deformation | 9 |
Dimensional Stability and Joints | 21 |
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absorb adhesive aggregate alloys aluminum anodizing atoms brick brittle building materials calcium carbon carpet cast century chemical clay coating color compression concrete surface contain cooling copper corrosion cost cracks creep crystal deflection ductility durable elastic example expansion finish fire floor formwork glass glazing gypsum gypsum plaster H. J. Cowan heat hydrated igneous rocks increase iron joints layer lime limestone load masonry metal mixed modulus of elasticity moisture content moisture movement mold mortar natural stone normal occur oxide paint particle board particles percent piece pigments plastic deformation polymer portland cement pozzolana precast pressure produced properties protection radiation reduced reinforced concrete resin resistance result rocks roof sand sealant sections sheet shrinkage silica silicon slab sound stainless steel strength stress suitable temperature tensile thermal conductivity thermal insulation thermal transmittance thermoplastic thick tiles timber usually vapor waterproof weather welding wood zinc