Materials Of Construction: Their Manufacture And Properties

By Adelbert P. Mills

""Materials of Construction: Their Manufacture and Properties"" by Adelbert P. Mills is a comprehensive guide to the various materials used in construction and their properties. The book covers a wide range of topics including the manufacturing processes of materials such as cement, brick, steel, and timber, as well as their physical and mechanical properties. It also discusses the use of materials in construction, their durability, and how they respond to environmental factors such as temperature and moisture. The book is aimed at students and professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science behind building materials. With detailed illustrations and clear explanations, ""Materials of Construction"" is an essential reference for anyone involved in the construction industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054855868X
• ISBN13: 9780548558683
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"