This book explores alternative building materials and their test results. It includes a review of common building materials earth engineering and construction suitable soil types soil mechanics and production masonry construction rammed earth construction the use of ferro-cement units in projects and the application of fibre-reinforced concrete. Other topics such as project management computer-aided design education and training for engineers construction work quality control safety aspects communication applications and case studies accompanied by construction photographs are covered in this book. Features: Focuses on alternative building materials and their applications in projects. Provides a useful overview of earth and concrete alternative construction materials. Comprehensively covers different types of fibre-reinforced concrete. Explains relevant sustainability and environmental benefits. Includes a case study on carbon fibre composite material used for strengthening a column. This book is aimed at professionals in civil and construction engineering. |Designing with Alternative Building Materials and Review of Building Materials | Civil Engineering
