Description:
The mechanical, thermal and hygrothermal properties of non-traditional building materials are discussed, such as: plastics, fibres, adhesives, sealants and coatings, plastic cellular foams, sandwich panels, composites, polymer and fibre-reinforced mortars, polymer and polymer composite membranes, water resistive membrane and air and vapour control barriers. The degradation of materials is introduced including the effects of actions due to corrosion, biological agents, heat and solar radiation, and thermal dilation. The application of materials and building products in buildings is demonstrated through the use of specifications, their performance assessment by testing, and relation to the building code. A project is required.
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Lecture; ReadingNotes: