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Description: Modern Methods of Construction and Innovative Materials by Arthur Lyons This new textbook has two main themes. The first is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), the second is the wide range of developing products for the construction industry. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 describes the innovation and progress towards carbon zero by the major generators of CO2 in the construction industry – namely cement, steel and masonry.The first section of the book describes and illustrates with photographs, the major forms of Modern Methods of Construction. These include fully completed 3D units, panelised systems, pods, sub-assemblies and on-site MMC. The section on Innovative Materials then describes a wide range of construction products which are entering into the built environment sector. Some new entrants are variants on well-established construction materials such as steel and concrete. Materials such as these will remain major construction materials for the foreseeable future, but their composition and manufacturing processes will inevitably have to change. Timber also will remain a major construction material, but sustainable sourcing is key and its utilisation as cross-lamination timber (CLT) or as modified timber is rapidly developing. As a result, students and practitioners must familiarise themselves with these materials, their composition, and various uses.The book goes on to describe variants of other traditional building products, such as glass, plastic and insulation, which are undergoing major developments leading towards enhanced environmental sustainability, as well as many emergent materials, some of which are likely to be significant in future. Modern Methods of Construction and Innovative Materials is the only book combining these important elements of the future of the industry in an easy-to-read guide for students and new practitioners. It is essential reading for anyone studying and working in the built environment, be they architects, construction managers, surveyors or engineers. Author Biography Arthur Lyons studied science at Trinity Hall Cambridge, Warwick and Leicester Universities and has a postgraduate diploma in architectural building conservation. Lyons was honoured with life membership of the Leicestershire and Rutland Society of Architects. Since retiring from teaching in the School of Architecture of De Montfort University, Leicester, where he is an honorary research fellow, he has authored several books on construction materials including Materials for Architects and Builders, now in its sixth edition. Table of Contents About the AuthorPrefaceAcknowledgementsAbbreviationsChapter 1 ContextChapter 2 Introduction to Modern Methods of ConstructionChapter 3 Modern Methods of Construction – Categories and BenefitsChapter 4 Off-Site Modern Methods of ConstructionChapter 5 On-Site Modern Methods of ConstructionChapter 6 Transportation and InstallationChapter 7 FoundationsChapter 8 FireChapter 9 Innovative Materials – IntroductionChapter 10 Masonry and Alternative UnitsChapter 11 Cement, Concrete and ClayChapter 12 Timber and Related ProductsChapter 13 Ferrous and Non-ferrous MetalsChapter 14 GlassChapter 15 Stone and CeramicsChapter 16 PlasticsChapter 17 PlasterChapter 18 Insulation MaterialsChapter 19 Paints and Surface TreatmentsChapter 20 Biophilic DesignChapter 21 Acoustic ControlChapter 22 General RecyclingChapter 23 Carbon StorageBibliographyIndex Details ISBN1032419342 Author Arthur Lyons Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781032419343 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Alternative 9781032414829 Illustrations 7 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white; 139 Halftones, color; 139 Illustrations, color; 2 Illustrations, black and white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publication Date 2024-04-01 UK Release Date 2024-04-01 Pages 240 DEWEY 691 ISBN-10 1032419342 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159581508;

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