TY - BOOK AU - Akovalı,Güneri TI - Polymers in construction SN - 1847351778 AV - TA455.P58 P6956 2005eb U1 - 624.1892 22 PY - 2005/// CY - Shawbury PB - Rapra Technology KW - Construction industry KW - Polymers KW - Construction KW - Industrie KW - Polymères KW - polymers KW - aat KW - TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING KW - Structural KW - bisacsh KW - fast KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Preface; Introduction; The Use of Polymers in Construction:Past and Future Trends; The Use of Plastics in Building Construction; Systems for Condensation Control; Use of Polymers in Civil Engineering Applications; Plastics and Plastics Composites: A Perspectiveon their Chemistry and Mechanics; Plastics and Polymer Composites: A Perspective on Properties Related to their use in Construction; Sustainable Construction; Processing of Individual Plastics Componentsfor House Construction, for Civil and Highway Engineering Applications; Lignocellulosic Fibre -- Plastic Composites in Construction; Rubber ConcreteSome Possible Health Issues Related toPolymeric Construction Materials and on Indoors Atmosphere; Glossary; Web Addresses of Interest; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Index N2 - This book is a good basic guide to the polymers that are used in the construction industry. The types of polymers that can be used are discussed and specific applications are also covered. There is also a very comprehensive section on the health and safety aspects of using polymers in buildings UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=234892 ER -