Books by Keyword: Insulation Material

Description: The 65th issue of the journal includes articles that describe the latest research results in 3D printing, anaerobic digestion of solid municipal waste, analysis of building seismic performance, properties of bio-based insulation material, and soil properties for geotechnical works. There are also designed floating photovoltaic panels, and control systems for hydroponics and analyze means for equipment efficiency improvement through a lean approach in small and medium enterprises. This volume will be helpful to many engineers in machinery, manufacturing and construction.

Description: Construction is a major industry in all countries and great deal of natural resources are consumed in buildings. Buildings have a significant and continuously increasing impact on the environment since they are responsible for a large portion of carbon emissions and use a considerable number of resources. This special volume on ‘Materials and Construction Technologies for Sustainable Development’ contains Eleven chapters which address a wide range of issues pertaining to building materials with reference to energy efficiency. The volume will be of special interest to environmentally conscious engineers, producers of building materials, architects, building professional and it may also be useful to scientists and researchers.