The Resource Sustainability of Construction Materials
Sustainability of Construction Materials
Resource Information
The item Sustainability of Construction Materials represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Missouri University of Science & Technology Library.This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch.
Resource Information
The item Sustainability of Construction Materials represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Missouri University of Science & Technology Library.
This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch.
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Extent
- 1 online resource (762 pages).
- Note
- 5.8.3 Embodied energy/carbon of glass
- Contents
-
- Front Cover; Sustainability of Construction Materials; Copyright; Contents; List of Contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering; 1 Introduction; References; 2 Principles of sustainability and life-cycle analysis; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The concept of sustainable construction; 2.3 Construction materials and sustainability; 2.4 The role of the LCA concept; 2.4.1 Origins of LCA; 2.4.2 Definitions and basic processes in LCA; 2.4.3 Generic concepts in LCA; 2.5 LCA application in construction; 2.5.1 Contextual challenges in the application of LCA
- 2.5.2 Towards the wider application of LCA in construction material selection practice2.6 Conclusion; References; 3 Intrinsic properties controlling the sustainability of construction; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Effect of physical properties on durability; 3.3 Diffusion coefficient in cementitious materials; 3.4 Correlation between porosity and permeability; 3.5 Heat and mass interlinking; 3.6 Vapor-liquid interaction; 3.7 Durability of bio-based material; 3.8 Future trends; References; 4 Nanotechnologies for sustainable construction; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Nanotechnology
- 4.1.2 Advances in nanotechnology in recent years4.1.3 Special properties of nanotechnology; 4.1.4 Sustainable construction; 4.2 Nanotechnology for sustainable construction; 4.3 Health and environmental risks; 4.4 Selected examples of green nanoconstruction; 4.4.1 Synthesis of nanosilica via a sustainable route; 4.4.2 Replacement of cement by other materials such as pozzolanic materials, nanosilica, nanofillers; 4.4.3 Nanotechnology in AAMs; 4.4.4 Advanced construction materials using photocatalysis; 4.4.5 Phase change materials for energy storage; 4.4.6 Batteries
- 4.4.7 Solar panels4.4.8 Future trends; References; 5 Sustainability of glass in construction; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Silica glass; 5.3 Production of soda-lime-silica flat glass sheets; 5.4 Properties having influence on choice of glass as a construction material; 5.4.1 Physical and optical properties; 5.4.2 Chemical and thermal properties; 5.4.3 Stress corrosion cracking; 5.4.4 Surface coatings; 5.5 Glass as a construction material; 5.5.1 Low carbon and sustainable construction; 5.5.1.1 UK construction strategy; 5.5.2 Low carbon, energy-efficient buildings
- 5.6 Applications of glass to engineer reductions in operational carbon5.6.1 Features and benefits of glass in buildings; 5.6.1.1 Daylighting; 5.6.1.2 Solar control glass; 5.6.1.3 Thermally insulated glazing and low-e glass; 5.6.1.4 Noise control glass; 5.6.1.5 Vibration control glass; 5.6.1.6 Self-cleaning glass; 5.6.1.7 Fire-resistant glass; 5.7 Use of glass in low energy, passive house buildings; 5.8 Glass: A sustainable construction material; 5.8.1 Embodied energy and carbon; 5.8.2 Embodied energy and carbon of common construction materials
- Isbn
- 9780081003916
- Label
- Sustainability of Construction Materials
- Title
- Sustainability of Construction Materials
- Language
- eng
- Cataloging source
- EBLCP
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Khatib, Jamal
- Dewey number
- 691
- Index
- no index present
- LC call number
- TD196.B85
- LC item number
- .S878 2016
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- dictionaries
- Series statement
- Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Building materials
- Sustainable construction
- Sustainable buildings
- Building materials
- Sustainable buildings
- Sustainable construction
- Label
- Sustainability of Construction Materials
- Note
- 5.8.3 Embodied energy/carbon of glass
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
-
- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
-
- Front Cover; Sustainability of Construction Materials; Copyright; Contents; List of Contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering; 1 Introduction; References; 2 Principles of sustainability and life-cycle analysis; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The concept of sustainable construction; 2.3 Construction materials and sustainability; 2.4 The role of the LCA concept; 2.4.1 Origins of LCA; 2.4.2 Definitions and basic processes in LCA; 2.4.3 Generic concepts in LCA; 2.5 LCA application in construction; 2.5.1 Contextual challenges in the application of LCA
- 2.5.2 Towards the wider application of LCA in construction material selection practice2.6 Conclusion; References; 3 Intrinsic properties controlling the sustainability of construction; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Effect of physical properties on durability; 3.3 Diffusion coefficient in cementitious materials; 3.4 Correlation between porosity and permeability; 3.5 Heat and mass interlinking; 3.6 Vapor-liquid interaction; 3.7 Durability of bio-based material; 3.8 Future trends; References; 4 Nanotechnologies for sustainable construction; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Nanotechnology
- 4.1.2 Advances in nanotechnology in recent years4.1.3 Special properties of nanotechnology; 4.1.4 Sustainable construction; 4.2 Nanotechnology for sustainable construction; 4.3 Health and environmental risks; 4.4 Selected examples of green nanoconstruction; 4.4.1 Synthesis of nanosilica via a sustainable route; 4.4.2 Replacement of cement by other materials such as pozzolanic materials, nanosilica, nanofillers; 4.4.3 Nanotechnology in AAMs; 4.4.4 Advanced construction materials using photocatalysis; 4.4.5 Phase change materials for energy storage; 4.4.6 Batteries
- 4.4.7 Solar panels4.4.8 Future trends; References; 5 Sustainability of glass in construction; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Silica glass; 5.3 Production of soda-lime-silica flat glass sheets; 5.4 Properties having influence on choice of glass as a construction material; 5.4.1 Physical and optical properties; 5.4.2 Chemical and thermal properties; 5.4.3 Stress corrosion cracking; 5.4.4 Surface coatings; 5.5 Glass as a construction material; 5.5.1 Low carbon and sustainable construction; 5.5.1.1 UK construction strategy; 5.5.2 Low carbon, energy-efficient buildings
- 5.6 Applications of glass to engineer reductions in operational carbon5.6.1 Features and benefits of glass in buildings; 5.6.1.1 Daylighting; 5.6.1.2 Solar control glass; 5.6.1.3 Thermally insulated glazing and low-e glass; 5.6.1.4 Noise control glass; 5.6.1.5 Vibration control glass; 5.6.1.6 Self-cleaning glass; 5.6.1.7 Fire-resistant glass; 5.7 Use of glass in low energy, passive house buildings; 5.8 Glass: A sustainable construction material; 5.8.1 Embodied energy and carbon; 5.8.2 Embodied energy and carbon of common construction materials
- Control code
- 957127300
- Dimensions
- unknown
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Extent
- 1 online resource (762 pages).
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9780081003916
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- c
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
- (OCoLC)957127300
- Label
- Sustainability of Construction Materials
- Note
- 5.8.3 Embodied energy/carbon of glass
- Carrier category
- online resource
- Carrier category code
-
- cr
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
-
- Front Cover; Sustainability of Construction Materials; Copyright; Contents; List of Contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering; 1 Introduction; References; 2 Principles of sustainability and life-cycle analysis; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The concept of sustainable construction; 2.3 Construction materials and sustainability; 2.4 The role of the LCA concept; 2.4.1 Origins of LCA; 2.4.2 Definitions and basic processes in LCA; 2.4.3 Generic concepts in LCA; 2.5 LCA application in construction; 2.5.1 Contextual challenges in the application of LCA
- 2.5.2 Towards the wider application of LCA in construction material selection practice2.6 Conclusion; References; 3 Intrinsic properties controlling the sustainability of construction; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Effect of physical properties on durability; 3.3 Diffusion coefficient in cementitious materials; 3.4 Correlation between porosity and permeability; 3.5 Heat and mass interlinking; 3.6 Vapor-liquid interaction; 3.7 Durability of bio-based material; 3.8 Future trends; References; 4 Nanotechnologies for sustainable construction; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Nanotechnology
- 4.1.2 Advances in nanotechnology in recent years4.1.3 Special properties of nanotechnology; 4.1.4 Sustainable construction; 4.2 Nanotechnology for sustainable construction; 4.3 Health and environmental risks; 4.4 Selected examples of green nanoconstruction; 4.4.1 Synthesis of nanosilica via a sustainable route; 4.4.2 Replacement of cement by other materials such as pozzolanic materials, nanosilica, nanofillers; 4.4.3 Nanotechnology in AAMs; 4.4.4 Advanced construction materials using photocatalysis; 4.4.5 Phase change materials for energy storage; 4.4.6 Batteries
- 4.4.7 Solar panels4.4.8 Future trends; References; 5 Sustainability of glass in construction; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Silica glass; 5.3 Production of soda-lime-silica flat glass sheets; 5.4 Properties having influence on choice of glass as a construction material; 5.4.1 Physical and optical properties; 5.4.2 Chemical and thermal properties; 5.4.3 Stress corrosion cracking; 5.4.4 Surface coatings; 5.5 Glass as a construction material; 5.5.1 Low carbon and sustainable construction; 5.5.1.1 UK construction strategy; 5.5.2 Low carbon, energy-efficient buildings
- 5.6 Applications of glass to engineer reductions in operational carbon5.6.1 Features and benefits of glass in buildings; 5.6.1.1 Daylighting; 5.6.1.2 Solar control glass; 5.6.1.3 Thermally insulated glazing and low-e glass; 5.6.1.4 Noise control glass; 5.6.1.5 Vibration control glass; 5.6.1.6 Self-cleaning glass; 5.6.1.7 Fire-resistant glass; 5.7 Use of glass in low energy, passive house buildings; 5.8 Glass: A sustainable construction material; 5.8.1 Embodied energy and carbon; 5.8.2 Embodied energy and carbon of common construction materials
- Control code
- 957127300
- Dimensions
- unknown
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Extent
- 1 online resource (762 pages).
- Form of item
- online
- Isbn
- 9780081003916
- Media category
- computer
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- c
- Specific material designation
- remote
- System control number
- (OCoLC)957127300
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