Durability of Building Materials and Components: Proceedings of the Fifth International ConferenceJ.M. Baker, Howard Davies, A.J. Majumdar, H. Davies, P.J. Nixon Routledge, 2006 M05 18 - 768 pages This book is the Proceedings of the fifth in the major series of triennial international conferences on the Durability of Building Materials and Components. It includes reports on current research into the causes, mechanisms and rates of deterioration of building materials, reliable means of repair and prevention of early failure, and new materials which can reduce construction costs. |
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Durability of Building Materials and Components: Proceedings of the 5 ... J. M. Baker No preview available - 1990 |
Durability of Building Materials and Components: Proceedings of the Fifth ... J. M. Baker No preview available - 1991 |
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