Adhesives in Civil Engineering [Hardcover]

G. C. Mays (Author), A. R. Hutchinson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 052132677X | ISBN-13: 978-0521326773 | Publication Date: June 26, 1992

Recent advances in adhesive technology have led to a rapid growth in the use of adhesives in load-bearing joints in civil engineering applications such as buildings and bridges. In many cases, the use of adhesives can prove more convenient, less expensive, stronger, and more durable than traditional methods of joining. This book provides for a complete and clear introduction to the use of adhesives to form load-bearing joints in bridges, civil engineering and building structures. The first part of this book addresses the crucial factors involved in the formation of a successful adhesive joint, including adhesive selection, surface preparation, joint design, fabrication and protection from the environment. The second part of the book describes the growing uses of adhesives to repair and strengthen existing structures, in addition to describing their use in new constructions and applications that are now being developed for the future. The connection between the two parts of the book is brought out wherever possible so that the links between theory and practice are emphasized. The book gives the reader all the information required to fully exploit the economic and technical advantages of adhesives over conventional methods. Professional civil and structural engineers in higher education and industry will find this book an invaluable source of information on a technology of increasing importance.

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"Engineers in higher education and industry will find this book an excellent source of information on a technology which is becoming increasingly important. Graduate students of construction will find a great deal of information of value to them." James E. Stallmeyer, Applied Mechanics Review

Book Description

A complete and clear introduction to the use of adhesives to form load-bearing joints in bridges, civil engineering and building structures.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 348 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (June 26, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 052132677X
• ISBN-13: 978-0521326773
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,245,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The Most Gripping Book on Civil Engineering Yet in Print!!!, September 29, 1999

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This review is from: Adhesives in Civil Engineering (Hardcover)

Wow! Was I blown away with this book. I can't belive there was so much about civil engineering that I did not know. My persective on Adhesives will never be the same... WHAT A YAWNER!!! If you must read this book for your profession or education I supose it could prove to be usefull. And if you do I feel sorry for you. This book is a real page turner. (If you could hear my tone of voice right now you'd know I'm being sarcastic.) There's no naritive and the title dosen't grab the reader. The valuble piece of information for the usess of glue the author could of used is how to glue this book shut!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It was a very good book. I enjoyed it very much, September 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Adhesives in Civil Engineering (Hardcover)

The book was the best book i have ever seen. It tells all about things that i would not have known about. It is a book you just have to go pick up. You will read it over and over again.