Trends In Building Materials

The objective of this volume is to show case studies and research on novel and interesting ways of achieving sustainable construction practices via the use of new building materials and technologies. The papers originate from both academia and industry and treat the topics of: traditional construction materials, advanced construction materials, green building materials, architectural design and its theory, urban planning and design, landscape planning and design, building energy saving technology and ecological architecture.

The objective of this volume is to showcase studies and research on novel and interesting ways of achieving sustainable construction practices via the use of new building materials and technologies. The papers originate from both academia and industry and treat the topics of: traditional construction materials, advanced construction materials, green building materials, architectural design and its theory, urban planning and design, landscape planning and design, building energy saving technology and ecological architecture.

GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS THE ULTIMATE USER’S MANUAL TO GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS To properly select and specify green building materials, successful architects need authoritative, real-world advice on how to select and use nontoxic, recycled, and recyclable products, and how to integrate these products into the design process in order to capitalize on the many practical and economic advantages of “going green.” Green Building Materials, Third Edition is the most reliable, up-to-date resource to meet today’s green building challenges—from reducing waste and improving energy efficiency to promoting proper code compliance and safeguarding against liability claims. Written by two nationally known experts on green building methods and materials, Green Building Materials, Third Edition offers in-depth, practical information on the product selection, product specification, and construction process. This new Third Edition is an excellent hands-on guide to today’s newest range of green building materials: what they are, where to find them, how to use them effectively, and how to address LEED requirements. Organized by CSI MasterFormat® category for fast access to specific information, it features: A new chapter on eco-labels, green standards, and product certification A new appendix providing reference information for sustainability standards and standards development organizations New sample specifications, including green power requirements, vegetated green roof systems, rainwater harvesting, and water reuse systems Revised and updated review of trends affecting the future of green building materials Updated approach and reference information for the product selection process Green Building Materials, Third Edition is an essential tool for designing environmentally friendly buildings—ones made from materials that preserve the Earth’s natural legacy for future generations.

This book series aims to become the leading annual book series in fields related to Civil, Structural, and Transportation Engineering. The goal is to gather scholars from all over the world to present advances in the relevant fields and to foster an environment conducive to exchanging ideas and information. This book series will also provide an ideal platform to publish ideas on the fundamentals, applications, and products of the mentioned fields. Topics include, but are not limited, to the following 1. Structural Dynamics 2. Structural Health Monitoring 3. Vibration Control 4. Active and Passive Control of Civil Constructions 5. Assessment, Reliability and Optimization of Structures 6. Strengthening and Retrofitting of Existing Structures 7. Building Information Modelling (BIM) 8. Timber, Masonry, Steel and Concrete, Historic Materials, Shape Memory Alloys 9. Eco-materials (Recycled, Materials from Waste, Bio-based Materials, etc.) 10. NDT and Monitoring 11. Soil Dynamics 12. Engineering Behaviour of Soil and Rock 13. Slope Stability, Dams 14. Rock Engineering 15. Environmental Geotechnics 16. Geosynthetics 17. Discrete Element Modelling 18. Soil 19. Structure Interaction 20. Hydropower Project Construction 21. Water Resource Planning and Management 22. Water Supply and Waste water Engineering 23. Climate Change and Flood Control 24. Groundwater Hydrology and Hydrogeology 25. Surface Water Hydrology 26. Hydrometeorology 27. Canals and Inland Waterways 28. Harbours and Coastal Engineering 29. Roads and Highways 30. Road Maintenance 31. Tunnels and Underground Excavations 32. Air Transportation 33. Traffic Control 34. Transportation Optimization 35. Safety Analysis 36. Construction Management 37. Performance-Based Design 38. Construction Materials Handling 39. Infrastructure Production 40. Ancient Architecture 41. Computer Applications 42. Construction Pollution Control 43. Earthquake Engineering

Until recently, much of the development of building materials has predominantly focused on producing cheaper, stronger and more durable construction materials. More recently attention has been given to the environmental issues in manufacturing, using, disposing and recycling of construction materials. Sustainability of construction materials brings together a wealth of recent research on the subject.The first part of the book gives a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the sustainability of the following building materials: aggregates; timber, wood and bamboo; vegetable fibres; masonry; cement, concrete and cement replacement materials; metals and alloys; glass; and engineered wood products. A final group of chapters cover the use of waste tyre rubber in civil engineering works, the durability of sustainable construction materials and nanotechnologies for sustainable construction.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Sustainability of construction materials is a standard reference for anyone involved in the construction and civil engineering industries with an interest in the highly important topic of sustainability. Provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the sustainability of a variety of construction materials ranging from wood and bamboo to cement and concrete Assesses the durability of sustainable construction materials including the utilisation of waste tyre rubber and vegetable fibres Collates a wealth of recent research including relevant case studies as well as an investigation into future trends

The objective of this volume is to show case studies and research on novel and interesting ways of achieving sustainable construction practices via the use of new building materials and technologies. The papers originate from both academia and industry and treat the topics of: traditional construction materials, advanced construction materials, green building materials, architectural design and its theory, urban planning and design, landscape planning and design, building energy saving technology and ecological architecture. Review from Book News Inc.: This large two-volume collection of scholarly papers on structural engineering, representing the proceedings of the Second International Conference on Structures and Building Materials, held in Hangzhou, China in March, 2010, showcases current scholarship in a wide variety of topics relating to cutting edge construction processes and sustainable building materials. Volume One provides articles covering traditional structural members, advanced construction materials, and green building materials, While Volume Two covers architectural design and theory, urban planning, landscape planning and design, and ecological architecture. Articles include keywords, abstracts, illustrations and formulas, and both keyword and author indexes are provided. Contributors are academics in architectural and design disciplines from primarily Asian institutions.