Halliwell S.M. Rapra review reports. Polymers in building and construction

Report 154, Volume 13, Number 10, 2002
Shrewsbury, Rapra Technology Ltd - 150 p. - ISBN: 1-85957-362-2The purpose of this review is to outline the nature, culture and trends of the construction industry, introduce the main types of polymers used in building and construction, highlight the properties which make them a suitable choice of material and present several examples of their application. The report also introduces the main regulatory constraints on the industry.Содержание:The building and construction industry
Key properties
Applications of bulk polymers
Polymer foams
Fibre reinforced polymeric materials (FRPs)
Polymer concrete
Adhesives and sealants
Legislation
Abbreviations and acronyms
Abstracts from the polymer library database
Subject index