Construction: Innovative Materials and Techniques - by Greg Trattner (Hardcover)

About the Book

Construction refers to the process of assembling and erecting structures such as residential homes, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects. It involves various activities, including planning, design, financing, materials procurement, site preparation, foundation laying, structural framing, and finishing. Material selection is a prime aspect of construction. Materials range from traditional choices like wood, stone, and brick to modern innovations such as steel, concrete, and composite materials. Techniques in construction comprise a spectrum of practices aimed at efficiently assembling and erecting structures. These techniques include traditional methods like masonry, carpentry, and plastering, as well as contemporary approaches like prefabrication, 3D printing, and sustainable construction practices. This book outlines the innovative materials and techniques used for construction in detail. It also provides interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. Scientists and students actively engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.

Book Synopsis

Construction refers to the process of assembling and erecting structures such as residential homes, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects. It involves various activities, including planning, design, financing, materials procurement, site preparation, foundation laying, structural framing, and finishing. Material selection is a prime aspect of construction. Materials range from traditional choices like wood, stone, and brick to modern innovations such as steel, concrete, and composite materials. Techniques in construction comprise a spectrum of practices aimed at efficiently assembling and erecting structures. These techniques include traditional methods like masonry, carpentry, and plastering, as well as contemporary approaches like prefabrication, 3D printing, and sustainable construction practices. This book outlines the innovative materials and techniques used for construction in detail. It also provides interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. Scientists and students actively engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.