Description
Wiley India Building Materials 2020 by Ravi Kumar Sharma
Building Materials imparts in-depth knowledge to the students about the subject. It deals with all the relevant information regarding Stones, Bricks and Tiles, Lime, Cement, Aggregates, Mortar and Concrete, Timber, Metals, Paint and Varnish, Bituminous Products, and Miscellaneous Materials. The illustrations and sketches of the materials and techniques have been included as per relevant Indian standards. Suitable concrete mix design techniques have been illustrated with appropriate examples. An exclusive chapter has been included on the utilization of waste materials in construction
About the Author
Ravi Kumar Sharma, Professor in Civil Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (HP). He is an experienced teacher, researcher and consultant with more than 33 years of experience. He has published 2 books, 120 research papers, completed 12 research projects and provided consultancy to more than 1000 construction projects.
BOOK REVIEW
Stones
Bricks and Tiles
Lime
Cement
Aggregates
Mortar and Concrete
Timber
Metals
Paint and Varnish
Bituminous Products
Miscellaneous Materials
Use of Waste in Construction and Material Characterization
References
Index