ICE manual of Construction Materials: Volume I: Fundamentals and theory; Concrete; Asphalts in road construction; Masonry
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Mike Forde
Mike Forde
University of Edinburgh
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978-0-7277-4048-9
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2009
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Chapter 49: Polymer uses in civil engineering
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Christopher Hall
Christopher Hall
School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh
, UK
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Christopher Hall
School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh
, UK
© 2009 Institution of Civil Engineers
2009
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Christopher Hall, 2009. "Chapter 49: Polymer uses in civil engineering", ICE manual of Construction Materials: Volume I: Fundamentals and theory; Concrete; Asphalts in road construction; Masonry, Mike Forde
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Construction is one of the largest markets for polymer materials. A huge variety of plastics and rubbers find a multitude of uses. Among the most important are in pipes, geosynthetics, coatings and adhesives.
Contents
Introduction
Structural plastics and composites
Pipework
Membranes and geosynthetics
Coatings
Adhesives and sealants
Expansion bearings and anti-vibration mounts
Chemical grouts for soils
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