Modern Methods of Construction and Innovative Materials

This new textbook has two main themes. The first is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), the second is the wide range of developing products for the construction industry.

List of contents

About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Context
Chapter 2 Introduction to Modern Methods of Construction
Chapter 3 Modern Methods of Construction – Categories and Benefits
Chapter 4 Off-Site Modern Methods of Construction
Chapter 5 On-Site Modern Methods of Construction
Chapter 6 Transportation and Installation
Chapter 7 Foundations
Chapter 8 Fire
Chapter 9 Innovative Materials – Introduction
Chapter 10 Masonry and Alternative Units
Chapter 11 Cement, Concrete and Clay
Chapter 12 Timber and Related Products
Chapter 13 Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals
Chapter 14 Glass
Chapter 15 Stone and Ceramics
Chapter 16 Plastics
Chapter 17 Plaster
Chapter 18 Insulation Materials
Chapter 19 Paints and Surface Treatments
Chapter 20 Biophilic Design
Chapter 21 Acoustic Control
Chapter 22 General Recycling
Chapter 23 Carbon Storage
Bibliography
Index

About the author

Arthur Lyons studied science at Trinity Hall Cambridge, Warwick and Leicester Universities and has a postgraduate diploma in architectural building conservation. Lyons was honoured with life membership of the Leicestershire and Rutland Society of Architects. Since retiring from teaching in the School of Architecture of De Montfort University, Leicester, where he is an honorary research fellow, he has authored several books on construction materials including Materials for Architects and Builders, now in its sixth edition.

Summary

This new textbook has two main themes. The first is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), the second is the wide range of developing products for the construction industry.

Product details

• Authors: Arthur Lyons
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.04.2024
• EAN: 9781032419343
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3241934-3
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Manufacturing, ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design, Environmentally-friendly architecture & design, Materials science, Building construction & materials, Building construction and materials, Construction & heavy industry, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General, Environmentally-friendly (‘green’) architecture and design, Construction and heavy industry