This book provides an inventory of organic materials and products, the major components of all civil engineering projects, in terms of their scientific and technical background, including the regulations that cover their use and their predicted useful life. Such materials include: bitumen on the roads; geotextiles for retaining walls; membranes for bridges; tunnel and reservoir waterproofing; paint binders to protect metallic and concrete structures or to realize road markings; injection resins; gluing products; concrete admixtures; and composite materials.
The presentation is based on a physicochemical approach, which is essential if these products are to be considered as part of sustainable development: as such, those studying or working in these fields will find this an invaluable source of information.
Introduction xxiii
Yves MOUTON PART 1. PROBLEMS REGARDING ORGANIC MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 1
Chapter 1. Organic materials used in Construction at the Dawn of the Third Millennium 3
Michel DE LONGCAMP and Yves MOUTON
Chapter 2. Sustainable Development Issues Regarding Organic Materials used in Civil Engineering 15
Agn?s JULLIEN
Chapter 3. Health Risks of Organic Materials used in Construction: What is the Situation Today? 37
Guy AUBURTIN
Chapter 4. Ecological Impacts of Organic Construction Materials: What is the Situation Today? 51
Yves PERRODIN
PART 2. ORGANIC POLYMERS AS BUILDING MATERIALS 63
Chapter 5. Organic Polymers 65
Jacques VERDU and Bruno FAYOLLE
Chapter 6. Formulation of Plastics 121
Michel de LONGCAMP<
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