| Author | : Dennis Jones |
| File Size | : 46,9 Mb |
| Publisher | : Woodhead Publishing |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 07 July 2017 |
| ISBN | : 9780081009925 |
| Pages | : 650 pages |
Performance of Bio based Building Materials by Dennis Jones Book PDF Summary
Performance of Bio-based Building Materials provides guidance on the use of bio-based building materials (BBBM) with respect to their performance. The book focuses on BBBM currently present on the European market. The state-of-the-art is presented regarding material properties, recommended uses, performance expectancies, testing methodology, and related standards. Chapters cover both ‘old and traditional’ BBBM since quite a few of them are experiencing a comeback on the market. Promising developments that could become commercial in the near future are presented as well. The book will be a valuable reference resource for those working in the bio-based materials research community, architects and agencies dealing with sustainable construction, and graduate students in civil engineering. Takes a unique approach to bio-based materials and presents a broad overview of the topics on relevant areas necessary for application and promotion in construction Contains a general description, notable properties related to performance, and applications Presents standards that are structured according to performance types