All about concrete
CIS Insight 03/2022
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
CIS Insight
Abstract
Concrete is the most widely used manufactured material in construction, found in everything from kerbs to dams, roads to pipes, buildings to bridges and even in ornamental building fixtures. While manufacturing processes remain problematic due to the significant CO2 contribution levels, concrete’s longevity, durability, thermal mass and compression strength make it an attractive building material.
Author
Sharman, J.
History
Supersedes CIS Briefing 08/2017.
Subjects
- Materials
- Bricks/blocks
- Concrete blocks
- In situ concrete/cement
Publisher History
NBS are committed to offering distinctive, innovative specification and information solutions to construction industry professionals and are proud to be leading the construction industry in its digital evolution. Their roots lie in the UK's National Building Specification and for nearly 50 years has been helping the construction industry build better and with lower risk. Their future lies in cloud-based technologies and connected data, as they fast become the information marketplace for the global construction industry.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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