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Format: 1 online resource (xiii, 401 pages) : , illustrations.

ISBN: 0-85709-258-8

Series Statement: Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering

Content: Buildings should not only be functional but aesthetically pleasing. This requires the use of decorative materials both on the exterior and inside a building. Building decorative materials reviews the range of materials available and their potential applications. The book begins by considering the main types of decorative material and the physical, mechanical and other properties they require. It then discusses types and potential uses of decorative stone materials such as marble, granite, slate or gypsum. It then goes on to discuss the ways cement and concrete can be used for decorative effect, before considering the role of ceramics in such areas as tiling. The following chapters review decorative glass for windows or facades, metals and wood before assessing polymer materials such as plastics and textiles. The final group of chapters discuss coatings, including waterproofing materials, multi-functional materials used for such purposes as soundproofing and thermal insulation, and the use of more sustainable decorative materials. Building decorative materials is a useful reference for architects, civil engineers and those studying civil or structural engineering. Reviews the full range of materials available for both the exterior and interior of buildings and their potential applications beyond conventional uses. Considers the main types of decorative material and the physical, mechanical and other properties they require as the role of sustainable materials. Discusses types and potential uses of decorative stone materials such as marble, granite, slate or gypsum and explores how cement and concrete can be used for decorative effect

Note: Cover; Building decorative materials; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Status and development of building decorative; 1.2 Types of building decorative materials; 1.3 Brief introduction of technological standards of building decorative materials; 1.4 Functions and selection of building decorative materials; 1.5 Learning goals and methods of the course; Questions for reviewing and thinking; 2 Basic properties of building decorative materials; 2.1 Physical properties of building decorative materials; 2.2 Mechanical properties of building decorative materials , 2.3 Properties related to acoustics; 2.4 Decorative functions of building decorative materials; Summary; Questions for reviewing and thinking; 3 Building decorative stone; 3.1 Basic knowledge of rock and stone; 3.2 Natural building decorative stone; 3.3 Artificial facing stone; Test on decorative materials test on stone radioactivity; Practice; Summary; Questions for reviewing and thinking; 4 Gypsum decorative materials; 4.1 Basic knowledge of gypsum; 4.2 Gypsum decorative products; Cases of materials selection; Summary; Questions for reviewing and thinking; 5 Building decorative cement , 5.1 Common cement; 5.2 White cement and colored silicate cement; Case of materials selection; Summary; Questions for reviewing and thinking; 6 Building decorative concrete and mortar; 6.1 Introduction of concrete; 6.2 Mortar; Decorative materials test; Summary; Questions for reviewing and thinking; 7 Building decorative ceramic; 7.1 Introduction of ceramic; 7.2 Glazed interior tile; 7.3 Ceramic wall and floor tile; 7.4 Ceramic flooring tiles; 7.5 Ceramic mosaic; 7.6 Building terracotta; Materials selection; Test on decorative materials; Practice; Summary; Questions for reviewing and thinking , 8 Building decorative glass; 8.1 Introduction of glass; 8.2 Regular plate glass; 8.3 Decorative glass; 8.4 Safety glass; 8.5 Energy-saving decorative glass; 8.6 Other decorative glass products; 8.7 Nucleated glass; 8.8 Future development of building decorative glass; Case of materials selection; Summary; Questions for reviewing and thinking; 9 Metal decorative materials; 9.1 Building decorative steel and products; 9.2 Building decorative aluminum and aluminum alloy products; 9.3 Other metal decorative materials; Summary; Questions for reviewing and thinking; 10 Decorative wood , 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Classification and structure of natural wood; 10.3 Physical mechanic properties of wood; 10.4 Types and selection of commonly-used wood decorative materials; 10.5 Selection of decorative wood; 10.6 Wood floor; 10.7 Decay and decay prevention of wood; Practice; Summary; Questions for reviewing and thinking; 11 Decorative plastics; 11.1 Introduction of plastic; 11.2 Building decorative plastic plate; 11.3 Plastic flooring; 11.4 Plastic wallpaper; 11.5 Plastic doors and windows; Case of materials selection; Practice; Summary; Questions for reviewing and thinking; 2 Building decorative fiber fabric and its products , English

Additional Edition: ISBN 0-85709-257-X

Language: English