Materials Of Construction: Their Manufacture And Properties

By Adelbert Philo Mills and LLoyd F. Mills, Adelbert P., Hayward, Harrison W.; Rader

Book Overview

Materials of Construction: Their Manufacture and Properties by Adelbert P. Mills is a comprehensive guide to the production and characteristics of various building materials. The book covers a wide range of materials, including wood, stone, brick, concrete, metals, plastics, and composites. It provides detailed information on the manufacturing processes of these materials, as well as their physical and chemical properties.The book is organized into chapters based on material types, with each chapter covering the history, properties, and manufacturing methods of a specific material. The author also includes information on the environmental impact of each material and its sustainability.In addition to the technical information, the book includes numerous illustrations, photographs, and diagrams to help readers better understand the manufacturing processes and properties of each material. The author also provides examples of how these materials are used in construction projects, making the book a valuable resource for architects, engineers, and builders.Overall, Materials of Construction: Their Manufacture and Properties is a comprehensive and informative guide to the production and characteristics of various building materials. It is an essential resource for anyone involved in the construction industry or interested in the science behind building materials.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163799696
• ISBN13: 9781163799697
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 486 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"