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Textiles, Polymers and Composites for Buildings

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Textiles, Polymers and Composites for Buildings Synopsis

Textiles, polymers and composites are increasingly being utilised within the building industry. This pioneering text provides a concise and representative overview of the opportunities available for textile, polymer and composite fibres to be used in construction and architecture.

The first set of chapters examine the main types and properties of textiles, polymers and composites used in buildings. Key topics include the types and production of textiles, the use of polymer foils and fibre reinforced polymer composites as well as textiles and coatings for tensioned membrane structures.

The second part of the book presents a selection of applications within the building industry. Chapters range from the use of textiles in tensile structures, sustainable building concepts with textile materials, innovative composite-fibre applications for architecture, to smart textile and polymer fibres for structural health monitoring.

With its distinguished editor and team of international contributors, Textiles, polymers and composites for buildings is an important reference for architects, fabric manufacturers, fibre-composite experts, civil engineers, building designers, academics and students.

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ISBN: 9781845693978
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Author: Göran Pohl
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing an imprint of Elsevier Science
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 487 pages
Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Genres: Architectural structure and design
Engineering applications of polymers and composites
Materials science

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