TY - BOOK AU - Taylor,Geoffrey D. TI - Materials in construction: an introduction SN - 0582368898 AV - TA403 .T38 2003 U1 - 624.18 21 PY - 2000/// CY - Harlow PB - Longman KW - Building materials N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1; Introduction --; 2; Structure And Performance Of Materials --; 3; Concrete --; 4; Masonry --; 5; Glass In Construction --; 6; Plasters --; 7; Metals --; 8; Timber --; 9; Plastics --; 10; Paint --; 11; Bituminous Materials N2 - This text includes an overview of performance characteristics and standards for many materials. It reviews material properties, and examines modes of deterioration while emphasising preventative techniques and remedial treatment ER -