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Handbook of Polymers in Construction.
Consumption of plastics by the building and construction sector in Western Europe is predicted to rise by more than 60%, to almost 8 million tonnes in 2010. Construction is already the second largest market for plastics after packaging, accounting for 20% (4.89 million tonnes) of total plastics consumption in 1995.
This increase reflects a trend over the last 25 years, which has seen the building industry increasingly use plastics. In the future, there will be few construction needs that plastics and advanced resins will not meet.
As well as providing the materials for innovative design, plastics also make a significant contribution to other long-life applications such as pipes, insulation, windows, cables and floor coverings - which are often taken for granted. The use of plastics in gas, sewage and water piping has tripled in the last 25 years.
Plastics are used very effectively for various structural and non-structural applications in construction, because they provide long-lasting and easy solutions.
This new handbook is designed to provide a wealth of information on the use of plastics in construction. The chapters are all written by acknowledged experts in their fields.
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Report Index:
1 Introduction
2 The Use of Polymers in Construction: Past and Future Trends
2.1 History of Polymeric Materials
2.1.1 Plastics in Building
2.2 Use of Plastics and Rubbers in Construction: Current Status and Trends for the Future
3 The Use of Plastics in Building Construction
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Structural Applications of Polymers in Building Construction
3.2.1 Sandwich Panels (SWP) and Sandwich Panel Applications in Housing Construction
3.2.2 All-Composites Housing
3.3 Secondary Structural and Non-Structural Applications of Polymers in Housing Construction
3.3.1 Piping, Electrical Cables, Wiring and Conduit Applications of Polymers in Housing Construction
3.3.2 Cladding and Profile Applications of Polymers in Housing Construction
3.3.3 Insulation Applications of Polymers in Housing Construction
3.3.4 Sealant, Gasket and Adhesive Applications of Polymers in Housing Construction
3.3.5 Roofing and Flooring System Applications of Polymers in Housing Construction
3.3.6 Glazing, Plastic Lumber, Paint, Wall-Covering, and Other Applications of Polymers in Housing Construction
3.4 Coatings
3.4.1 Polymers Used for Coatings
3.4.2 Solvent-Based Coatings
3.4.3 Water-Based Coatings
3.4.4 Curing Techniques
3.4.5 Powder Coatings
3.4.6 Intumescent Coatings
3.4.7 Durability of Coatings
3.5 EPDM Membrane: Application in the Construction Industry for Roofing and Waterproofing
3.5.1 Introduction
3.5.2 Chemistry of the EPDM Elastomer
3.5.3 Process of Manufacture of EPDM Membrane
3.5.4 Process of Preparation of Adhesive
3.5.5 EPDM Polymer Characteristics of Crack Resistance
3.5.6 Distinctive Waterproofing Properties of EPDM Membrane
3.5.7 Maintenance Free, Temperature Endured Roof Sheathings
3.5.8 Installation Engineering of EPDM Membrane
3.5.9 Effluent Treatment Plant Lining
3.5.10 Ecological and Decorative Gardening Applications
4 Systems for Condensation Control
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Standard Condensation Control
4.2.1 Standard Assessment Methods
4.2.2 Standard Condensation Control in Building Practice
4.3 Controlling Air Leakage
4.3.1 Moisture Accumulation Due to Air Leakage
4.3.2 Thermal Effects of Air Movement
4.3.3 Air Barrier Systems and Requirements: The Canadian Example
4.3.4 Air Leakage Control in Building Practice
4.4 A Systems Approach to Condensation Control
4.4.1 Warm Roof Designs
4.4.2 Condensation Control Systems
5 Use of Polymers in Civil Engineering Applications
5.1 Geotechnical Engineering Applications
5.1.1 General
5.1.2 Geosynthetic Properties and Testing
5.1.3 Use of Geosynthetics in Roadways, Pavements, Runways and Railways
5.1.4 Use of Geosynthetics in Drainage and Erosion Control Systems
5.1.5 Use of Geosynthetics in Soil Reinforcement Applications
5.1.6 Use of Geosynthetics in Waste Disposal Facilities
5.1.7 Miscellaneous Applications of Geosynthetics
5.2 Polymers in Concrete
5.2.1 Polymer Concrete
5.2.2 Polymer Portland Cement Concrete
5.2.3 Polymer Impregnated Concrete
5.2.4 Polymer Based Admixtures for Concrete
5.2.5 Polymeric Fibres in Fibre Reinforced Concrete
5.3 Use of Polymeric Materials in Repair and Strengthening of Structures
5.3.1 Types of FRP Composites
5.3.2 Methods of Forming FRP Composites
5.3.3 Mechanical Properties of FRP Composites
5.3.4 Bond Strength of FRP-to-Concrete Joints
5.3.5 Bond Strength Models
5.3.6 Flexural Strengthening of RC Beams
5.3.7 Shear Strengthening of RC Beams
5.3.8 Strengthening of RC Slabs
5.3.9 Strengthening of RC Columns
5.3.10 Strengthening of Masonry Walls and Infills
6 Plastics and Plastics Composites: A Perspective on their Chemistry and Mechanics
6.1 Chemistry of Plastics
6.1.1 Molecular Weight
6.1.2 Synthesis of Polymers
6.1.3 Classification
6.1.4 Physical Structure
6.1.5 Morphology Changes in Polymers
6.1.6 Mechanical Properties
6.1.7 Mechanical Models
6.1.8 Thermal Properties
6.1.9 Weathering and Other Properties
6.2 Additives
6.2.1 Introduction
6.2.2 Classification and Types of Plastics Additives
6.3 Structure-Property Relationships
6.3.1 Control of Tm and Tg
6.3.2 Effect of Macromolecular Skeleton
6.3.3 Effect of Different Side Groups
6.3.4 Some Structure-Property Relations of Polymers as Regards Building and Construction
6.4 Polymer Composites
6.4.1 Introduction, Definitions and Classifications
6.4.2 Chemical Structure of the Polymer Matrix
6.4.3 Structure of Reinforcing Components
6.4.4 On The Mechanics of PMC
7 Plastics and Polymer Composites: A Perspective on Properties Related to their use in Construction
7.1 Foams
7.1.1 Foaming (Blowing) Agents
7.1.2 Foam Manufacturing Technologies
7.1.3 Thermoplastic Foams
7.1.4 Thermosetting Foams
7.1.5 Special Foams
7.2 Ageing
7.3 Electrostaticity
7.4 Fire Safety
7.4.1 Flammability of Polymer Foams
7.4.2 Flammability of Composites
7.5 Environmental Hazards
7.6 Recycling
7.6.1 Recycling of Some Polymers Used in Building
7.6.2 Reclaim Plastic Scrap
7.6.3 Biodegradable Plastics
7.7 Repair and Maintenance
7.7.1 Injection Grouting
7.7.2 Patching
7.7.3 Coating
7.7.4 Repair with Polymer Concrete
7.7.5 Metals Maintenance
7.7.6 Repair of Plastics and Their Composites
7.8 Smart Materials and Structures
7.8.1 Examples of Smart Materials
8 Sustainable Construction
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Resource-Efficiency and Sustainable Construction
8.2.1 Brief History of Sustainable Construction
8.2.2 Resource-Efficiency as a Key Concept of Sustainable Construction
8.2.3 Resource-Efficiency Economics
8.3 Ecology as the Basis for Resource Efficient Design
8.3.1 Ecological Concepts
8.3.2 Industrial Ecology as a Starting Point
8.3.3 Rules of the Production-Consumption System
8.3.4 The Golden Rules of Eco-Design
8.3.5 Construction Ecology
8.4 Resource Efficiency Strategies for Building Design
8.4.1 Materials Selection and Design for Deconstruction
8.4.2 Energy Strategies
8.4.3 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater
8.4.4 Land Use
8.4.5 Landscape as a Resource
8.5 Case Study
8.5.1 Design and Construction
8.5.2 Use and Refurbishment
8.5.3 Demolition/End Use
8.6 Conclusions
9 Processing of Individual Plastics Components for House Construction, for Civil and Highway Engineering Applications
9.1 Processing of Plastics
9.1.1 Extrusion
9.1.2 Moulding
9.2 Processing of Plastics Composites
9.2.1 Processing of (Fibre Reinforced) Thermoset Plastic Composites
9.2.2 Processing of Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
9.3 On-Site Processing
10 Lignocellulosic Fibre ? Plastic Composites in Construction
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Sources of Lignocellulosic Fibres
10.2.1 Bagasse
10.2.2 Cereal Straw
10.2.3 Coconut Coir
10.2.4 Corn Stalks
10.2.5 Cotton Stalks
10.2.6 Jute
10.2.7 Kenaf
10.2.8 Rice Husks
10.2.9 Other Fibre Sources
10.2.10 Chemical Composition
10.3 Types of Polymers (Binders)
10.3.1 Thermosets
10.3.2 Thermoplastics
10.4 Wood-Plastic Composites
10.4.1 Additives
10.4.2 Properties
10.4.3 Applications
10.5 Compatibility
10.5.1 Surface Modification of Natural Fibres
10.5.2 Grafting Modifications of Plastics
10.6 Processing
10.6.1 Thermosets
10.6.2 Thermoplastics
10.7 Testing Methods
10.8 Environmental Effects
10.9 Conclusions
11 Rubber Concrete
11.1 An Introduction to Rubber Concrete
11.2 Experience Related to Rubber Concrete Construction
11.3 Characterisation of Rubber Concrete
11.4 Air Content and Compressive Strength
11.5 Applicability
11.6 Discussions and Conclusion
12 Some Possible Health Issues Related to Polymeric Construction Materials and on Indoors Atmosphere
12.1 Introduction
12.1.1 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
12.1.2 What is SBS?
12.1.3 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
12.1.4 Toxic compounds and Toxicology
12.1.5 Carcinogens
12.1.6 Risk Management
12.1.7 Radon Indoors
12.1.8 Endocrine Disrupters (ECD)
12.2 Construction Materials and Health Issues Indoors
12.2.1 Plastics
12.2.2 Rubbers
12.2.3 Wood and Wood Laminates
12.2.4 Other Hazardous Construction Materials and Possible Health Hazards From Some Construction Applications
13 Glossary and Web Addresses of Interest
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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