Science and Technology of Concrete: The Leading Material in Sustainable Construction - Couverture souple

Bajad, Mohankumar Namdeorao

 
9783330039544: Science and Technology of Concrete: The Leading Material in Sustainable Construction
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 333003954X ISBN 13 : 9783330039544
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Concrete is a friend of the environment in all stages of its lifespan, from raw material production to demolition, making it a natural choice for sustainable home construction. The predominant raw material for the cement in concrete is limestone, the most abundant mineral on earth. Concrete can also be made with fly ash, slag cement, and silica fume, all waste byproducts from power plants, steel mills, and other manufacturing facilities. Concrete builds durable, long-lasting structures that will not rust, rot, or burn. Life spans for concrete building products can be double or triple those of other common building materials. Homes built with concrete walls, foundations, and floors are highly energy efficient because they take advantage of concrete's inherent thermal mass or ability to absorb and retain heat. This means homeowners can significantly cut their heating and cooling bills and install smaller-capacity HVAC equipment. Concrete minimizes the effects that produce urban heat islands. Light-colored concrete pavements and roofs absorb less heat and reflect more solar radiation than dark-colored materials, such as asphalt, reducing air conditioning demands in the summer.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Concrete is a friend of the environment in all stages of its lifespan, from raw material production to demolition, making it a natural choice for sustainable home construction. The predominant raw material for the cement in concrete is limestone, the most abundant mineral on earth. Concrete can also be made with fly ash, slag cement, and silica fume, all waste byproducts from power plants, steel mills, and other manufacturing facilities. Concrete builds durable, long-lasting structures that will not rust, rot, or burn. Life spans for concrete building products can be double or triple those of other common building materials. Homes built with concrete walls, foundations, and floors are highly energy efficient because they take advantage of concrete's inherent thermal mass or ability to absorb and retain heat. This means homeowners can significantly cut their heating and cooling bills and install smaller-capacity HVAC equipment. Concrete minimizes the effects that produce urban heat islands. Light-colored concrete pavements and roofs absorb less heat and reflect more solar radiation than dark-colored materials, such as asphalt, reducing air conditioning demands in the summer.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr. M. N. Bajad holds Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from S. V. N. I. T. Surat (India). He is a member of the ICI, IASE, IndACM, ISTE and ISSE. He has guided many students for their research work. He has published several research papers in the reputed journals. He possesses vast experience in the field of teaching and research.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2017
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
333003954X
ISBN 13 
9783330039544
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
340
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