Eco-Efficient Construction and Building Materials

by Said Jalali and Fernando Pacheco-Torgal

Book Overview

1. Introduction.- 2. Toxicity of Construction and Building Materials.- 3. Energy.- 4. Construction and Demolition C&D Wastes.- 5. Binders and Concretes.- 6. Masonry Units.- 7. Cement Composites Reinforced with Vegetable Fibres.- 8. Earth Construction.- 9. Durability of Binder Materials.- 10. Nanotechnology Achievements.- 11. Selection Process.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0857298917
• ISBN13: 9780857298911
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 247 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"