Construction science and materials /
By: Virdi, Surinder Singh.
Publisher: Chichester, West Sussex ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012Description: xviii, 333 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780470658888 (pbk. : alk. paper); 9780470658888:; 0470658886 (pbk. : alk. paper).Subject(s): Building materials![](/opac-tmpl/bootstrap/images/filefind.png)
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Use of a scientific calculator -- Units and their conversion -- Introduction to physics -- Introduction to chemistry -- Effects of chemicals and atmosphere on materials -- Electricity -- Basic technology -- Introduction to construction technology -- Thermal energy 1 -- Thermal energy and humidity -- Forces and structures 1 -- Forces and structures 2 -- Fluid mechanics -- Sound -- Light -- Human comfort -- Construction materials -- Assignments.
This text focuses mainly on science and structural mechanics but also provides basic information on construction materials. The material is presented in a tried-and-tested, student-friendly format that will create an interest in science and ensure that students get all the information they need.