Designing with Alternative Building Materials and Review of Building Materials

<p>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.</p><p>Features:</p><ul> <li>Focuses on alternative building materials and their applications in projects.</li> <li>Provides a useful overview of earth and concrete alternative construction materials.</li> <li>Comprehensively covers different types of fibre-reinforced concrete.</li> <li>Explains relevant sustainability and environmental benefits.</li> <li>Includes a case study on carbon fibre composite material used for strengthening a column.</li> </ul><p>This book is aimed at professionals in civil and construction engineering.</p>