Nonconventional and Vernacular Construction Materials: Characterisation, Properties and Applications, Second Edition covers the topic by taking into account sustainability, the conservation movement, and current interests in cultural identity and its preservation. This updated edition presents case studies, information on relevant codes and regulations, and how they apply (or do not apply) to nocmats. Leading international experts contribute chapters on current applications and the engineering of these construction materials. Sections review vernacular construction, provide future directions for nonconventional and vernacular materials research, focus on natural fibers, and cover the use of industrial byproducts and natural ashes in cement mortar and concrete.
1. 2. Introduction to nonconventional materials and an historic retrospective of the field - p. 37 2. 3. Future directions for nonconventional and vernacular material research and applications - p. 63 3. 4. Codes and standards development for nonconventional and vernacular materials - p. 81 4. 5. Integrating vernacular experience for teaching nonconventional and vernacular materials - p. 101 5. 6. The potential for materials informatics in the development of non-conventional materials - p. 131 6. 7. Characterization of vegetable fibers and their application in cementitious composites - p. 141 7. 8. Natural fibre-reinforced noncementitious composites (biocomposites) - p. 169 8. 9. Straw bale construction - p. 189 9. 10. Natural plant-based aggregates and bio-composite panels with low thermal conductivity and high hygrothermal efficiency for applications in construction - p. 217 10. 11. Utilization of industrial by-products and natural ashes in mortar and concrete development of sustainable construction materials - p. 247 11. 12. Dry-stack and compressed stabilized earth-block construction - p. 305 12. 13. Unfired clay materials and construction - p. 351 13. 14. Earthen materials and constructions - p. 375 14. 15. Ancient stone masonry constructions - p. 403 15. 16. Nonconventional timber construction - p. 437 16. 17. Tall timber - p. 467 17. 18. Bamboo material characterisation - p. 491 18. 19. Bamboo design and construction - p. 521 19. 20. Joints in bamboo construction - p. 561 20. 21. Engineered bamboo for structural applications - p. 597 21. 22. Engineered bamboo in China - p. 625 22. 23. Paperboard tubes in structural and construction engineering - p. 645 23. Index - p. 673
Nonconventional and Vernacular Construction Materials: Characterisation, Properties and Applications, Second Edition covers the topic by taking into account sustainability, the conservation movement, and current interests in cultural identity and its preservation. This updated edition presents case studies, information on relevant codes and regulations, and how they apply (or do not apply) to nocmats. Leading international experts contribute chapters on current applications and the engineering of these construction materials. Sections review vernacular construction, provide future directions for nonconventional and vernacular materials research, focus on natural fibers, and cover the use of industrial byproducts and natural ashes in cement mortar and concrete.
1. 2. Introduction to nonconventional materials and an historic retrospective of the field - p. 37 2. 3. Future directions for nonconventional and vernacular material research and applications - p. 63 3. 4. Codes and standards development for nonconventional and vernacular materials - p. 81 4. 5. Integrating vernacular experience for teaching nonconventional and vernacular materials - p. 101 5. 6. The potential for materials informatics in the development of non-conventional materials - p. 131 6. 7. Characterization of vegetable fibers and their application in cementitious composites - p. 141 7. 8. Natural fibre-reinforced noncementitious composites (biocomposites) - p. 169 8. 9. Straw bale construction - p. 189 9. 10. Natural plant-based aggregates and bio-composite panels with low thermal conductivity and high hygrothermal efficiency for applications in construction - p. 217 10. 11. Utilization of industrial by-products and natural ashes in mortar and concrete development of sustainable construction materials - p. 247 11. 12. Dry-stack and compressed stabilized earth-block construction - p. 305 12. 13. Unfired clay materials and construction - p. 351 13. 14. Earthen materials and constructions - p. 375 14. 15. Ancient stone masonry constructions - p. 403 15. 16. Nonconventional timber construction - p. 437 16. 17. Tall timber - p. 467 17. 18. Bamboo material characterisation - p. 491 18. 19. Bamboo design and construction - p. 521 19. 20. Joints in bamboo construction - p. 561 20. 21. Engineered bamboo for structural applications - p. 597 21. 22. Engineered bamboo in China - p. 625 22. 23. Paperboard tubes in structural and construction engineering - p. 645 23. Index - p. 673
