Lyons, Arthur author
Modern methods of construction and innovative materials / Arthur Lyons. - New York, NY : Routledge c2024 - xiii,240 pages: illustrations (some color)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Context -- Introduction to modern methods of construction -- Modern methods of construction : categories and benefits -- Off-site modern
methods of construction -- On-site modern methods of construction -- Transportation and installation -- Foundations -- Fire -- Innovative
materials : introduction -- Masonry and alternative units -- Cement, concrete and clay -- Timber and related products -- Ferrous and non-ferrous
metals -- Glass -- Stone and ceramics -- Plastics -- Plaster -- Insulation materials -- Paints and surface treatments -- Biophilic design -- Acoustic
control -- General recycling -- Carbon storage...
This new textbook has two main themes. The first is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) which is the off-site manufacture of a wide
spectrum of products, ranging from whole buildings to be transported onto site, down to smaller units or components for site integration. The
second theme is describing the innovation and progress towards carbon zero by the major generators of CO2 in the construction industry-
namely cement, steel and masonry
9781032414829
a Building materials--Technological innovations
Building--Technological innovations.
690 / L991m 2024
Modern methods of construction and innovative materials / Arthur Lyons. - New York, NY : Routledge c2024 - xiii,240 pages: illustrations (some color)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Context -- Introduction to modern methods of construction -- Modern methods of construction : categories and benefits -- Off-site modern
methods of construction -- On-site modern methods of construction -- Transportation and installation -- Foundations -- Fire -- Innovative
materials : introduction -- Masonry and alternative units -- Cement, concrete and clay -- Timber and related products -- Ferrous and non-ferrous
metals -- Glass -- Stone and ceramics -- Plastics -- Plaster -- Insulation materials -- Paints and surface treatments -- Biophilic design -- Acoustic
control -- General recycling -- Carbon storage...
This new textbook has two main themes. The first is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) which is the off-site manufacture of a wide
spectrum of products, ranging from whole buildings to be transported onto site, down to smaller units or components for site integration. The
second theme is describing the innovation and progress towards carbon zero by the major generators of CO2 in the construction industry-
namely cement, steel and masonry
9781032414829
a Building materials--Technological innovations
Building--Technological innovations.
690 / L991m 2024