Lyons, Arthur (Arthur R.) creator author. text bibliography enk 2024 monographic eng

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240 pages, 24 cm. "This new textbook has two main themes. The first is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) which is the off-site manufacture of a wide spectrum of products, ranging from whole buildings to be transported onto site, down to smaller units or components for site integration. The second theme is describing the innovation and progress towards carbon zero by the major generators of CO2 in the construction industry- namely cement, steel and masonry"-- Context -- Introduction to modern methods of construction -- Modern methods of construction : categories and benefits -- Off-site modern methods of construction -- On-site modern methods of construction -- Transportation and installation -- Foundations -- Fire -- Innovative materials : introduction -- Masonry and alternative units -- Cement, concrete and clay -- Timber and related products -- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals -- Glass -- Stone and ceramics -- Plastics -- Plaster -- Insulation materials -- Paints and surface treatments -- Biophilic design -- Acoustic control -- General recycling -- Carbon storage. Arthur Lyons. Includes bibliographical references and index. Building materials Technological innovations Building Technological innovations TA403.6 .L89 2024 690 L89 2024 Lyons, Arthur (Arthur R.). Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2024 (DLC) 2023045194 9781032419343 9781032414829 2023045193 LBSOR 240316 20251224143046.0 23609562 eng