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  • Behaviour of Materials in Fire
    Article - 26 Mar 2002
    Several factors affect fire spreading in domestic fires such as ignition, thermal inertia, heat release rates and smoke and gas generation by materials present. The measurement of heat release rates...
  • Brick Walls - Expansion and Expansion Gaps
    Article - 22 Mar 2002
    Clay based bricks naturally expand over a period of years after they have been manufactured.
  • Sound Transmission and Insulation in Brick and Masonry Walls
    Article - 21 Mar 2002
    The ability of brick and masonry walls to insulate against sound transmission is an important design characteristic.
  • Cement and Concrete - History and Development
    Article - 13 Mar 2002
    Concrete has been around since 5600BC. Developments since then are outlined including the discovery of portland cement. The composition and hydration or 'curing' of portland cements are explained as...
  • Toxicity Of Building Materials
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    From long-standing worries with respect to the use of lead and asbestos to recent research into carcinogenic issues related to the use of plastics in construction, there is an increasing concern...
  • Concrete Reinforced with Fibre Reinforced Plastic
    Article - 27 Nov 2001
    Fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) concrete provides an alternative to steel reinforced concrete. It overcomes corrosion problems, possesses high strength and low stiffness and cracks in the matrix are...
  • Vinyl Siding and Accessories
    Article - 7 Nov 2001
    Vinyl cladding or siding is used in residential and light commercial applications. It has become a popular alternative due to its low cost, durability, versatility and low maintenance. Factors such as...
  • Vinyl (Poly Vinyl Chloride) in Electrical Applications
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    Vinyl has been used in electrical applications for over 50 years. Factors contributing to its popularity include fire performance, economical choice, durability and versatilty. Applications range from...
  • Rubber to Metal Bonding
    Article - 24 Sep 2001
    Rubber to metal bonding involves three areas, the substrate, the interface and the rubber. The bonding process itself involves several steps including substrate cleaning, application of bonding agents...
  • Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride - Unplasticised PVC - UPVC
    Article - 30 Aug 2001
    Contains a general overview of the polymer Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride including relative advantages, disadvantages and applications, together with a table of typical properties.

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