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Download or read book Clay Materials Used in Construction written by George M. Reeves and published by Geological Society of London. This book was released on 2006 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concluding the trilogy on geological materials in construction, this authoritative volume reviews many uses of clays, ranging from simple fills to sophisticated products. Comprehensive and international coverage is achieved by an expert team, including geologists, engineers and architects. Packed with information prepared for a wide readership, this unique handbook is also copiously illustrated. The volume is dedicated to the memory of Professor Sir Alec Skempton. Various definitions of 'clay' are explored. Clay mineralogy is described, plus the geological formation of clay deposits and their fundamental materials properties. World and British clay deposits are reviewed and explained. New compositional data are provided for clay formations throughout the stratigraphic column. Investigative techniques and interpretation are considered, ranging from site exploration to laboratory assessment of composition and engineering performance. Major civil engineering applications are addressed, including earthworks, earthmoving and specialized roles utilizing clays. Traditional earthen building is included and shown to dominate construction in places. Clay-based construction materials are detailed, including bricks, ceramics and cements. The volume also includes a comprehensive glossary.

Download or read book A Building History of Northern New England written by James L. Garvin and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first and only full-scale technical and stylistic analysis of 200 years of architectural evolution in northern New England

Download or read book Radford's Estimating and Contracting written by William A. Radford and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wienerberger Finance Service BV and Baggeridge Brick plc written by Great Britain: Competition Commission and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2007-06-27 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dated 10 May 2007

Download or read book A Practical Guide to Repair and Maintenance of Houses written by Peter Mytton-Davies and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1988 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy to follow instructions on the methods and materials used for repairing houses.

Download or read book FCS Construction Materials L2 written by and published by Pearson South Africa. This book was released on 2009 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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