Download or read book Building Materials Technology written by L. Reed Brantley and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1996 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference on basic physical and chemical properties of current building materials, for students, architects, designers, structural engineers, contractors, and specification writers. Following the CSI Masterformat, the guide outlines the relationship between structure, properties, and performance, and details properties of interior and exterior materials such as concrete, polymers, woods, roofing materials, and protective finishes, discussing common problems. Contains key terms and questions, plus bandw photos. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR