Sustainability of Construction Materials, Second Edition, explores an increasingly important aspect of construction. In recent years, serious consideration has been given to environmental and societal issues in the manufacturing, use, disposal, and recycling of construction materials. This book provides comprehensive and detailed analysis of the sustainability issues associated with these materials, mainly in relation to the constituent materials, processing, recycling, and lifecycle environmental impacts. The contents of each chapter reflect the individual aspects of the material that affect sustainability, such as the preservation and repair of timber, the use of cement replacements in concrete, the prevention and control of metal corrosion and the crucial role of adhesives in wood products. Provides helpful guidance on lifecycle assessment, durability, recycling, and the engineering properties of construction materialsFully updated to take on new developments, with an additional nineteen chapters added to include natural stone, polymers and plastics, and plaster productsProvides essential reading for individuals at all levels who are involved in the construction and selection, assessment and use, and maintenance of materials INDICE: 1 Introduction 2 Principles of sustainability and life-cycle-analysis 3 Local properties controlling materials sustainability 4 Nanotechnologies for sustainable construction 5 Sustainability of glass in construction 6 Sustainability of metals and alloys in construction 7 Sustainability of timber and wood in construction 8 Sustainability of engineered wood products 9 Sustainability of aggregates in construction 10 Design and manufacture of sustainable lightweight aggregate 11 Sustainability of masonry in construction 12 Sustainability of natural stone as a construction material 13 Sustainability of compressed earth as a construction material 14 Sustainability of bituminous materials 15 Sustainability of cement, concrete and cement replacement materials in construction 16 Durability of sustainable concrete materials 17 Low clinker cement as a construction material 18 Sustainability of geopolymers in construction 19 Sustainability of vegetable fibres in construction 20 Sustainability of fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) as a construction material 21 Sustainability of fibre composites in construction 22 Sustainability of waste paper in construction 23 Sustainability of using waste rubber in concretes 24 Sustainability of sewage sludge in construction 25 Sustainability of gypsum products as a construction material 26 Sustainability of desulphurised waste in construction 27 Conclusion
- ISBN: 978-0-08-100995-6
- Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 900
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés