Plastics in Thermal and Acoustic Building Insulation

Plastics in Thermal and Acoustic Building Insulation

Author: V.L. Kefford

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9780902348820

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This report describes in detail the properties demanded of thermal insulation, the types of polymers which may be used, and the kinds of plastics products available for insulating external and internal walls, pitched and flat roofs, and floors. Efficiency and cost comparisons are made with traditional materials. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.


Thermal and Acoustic Insulation

Thermal and Acoustic Insulation

Author: R. M. E. Diamant

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2014-05-12

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 1483279952

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Thermal and Acoustic Insulation deals with general aspects of thermal insulation, condensation, properties of inorganic insulation materials, organic high void insulation materials, glass, and glazing. The book also describes noise insulation, computerized insulation calculations, fire properties of insulation materials. The book explains thermal insulation, heat transfer (through conduction, convection, radiation), the theory of water vapor diffusion, and dehumidification. The two types of insulation materials in common use prevent the passage of radiant heat through reflection or by impede the flow of conducted heat. The engineer should choose insulation materials with a low thermal conductivity that also have a very high void content. The book suggests, in practice, a material with a k-value of 0.035. The other properties of insulation materials are mechanical strength, physical resistance, chemical resistance, temperature limits, fire resistance, hygroscopy, fungoid resistance, and pest resistance. The text describes a variety of materials are suitable for insulation, such as gypsum, foamed asbestos, foam glass, glass fiber wool, expanded perlite, vermiculite, and foamed plastics. The book will prove beneficial for architects, for computer programmers involved in insulation, for engineers working in building construction, insulation, fire prevention, as well as for private house- or corporate building-owners.


Plastics. Thermoplastic Jackets for Insulation Products for Building Equipment and Industrial Installations. Requirements and Test Methods

Plastics. Thermoplastic Jackets for Insulation Products for Building Equipment and Industrial Installations. Requirements and Test Methods

Author: British Standards Institute Staff

Publisher:

Published: 2009-04-30

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 9780580589843

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Thermal insulation, Thermal insulating materials, Plastics, Thermoplastic polymers, Cladding (buildings), Laminates, Sheet materials, Composite materials, Industrial, Construction systems, Mouldings (shaped section), Dimensions, Test methods


Plastics in Building Structures

Plastics in Building Structures

Author: D. S. Mahon

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-09-11

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1483223183

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Plastics in Building Structures covers the proceedings of a conference, held in London on June 14-16, 1965. This conference focuses on the applications of plastics materials in structures. This book emerged from 39 papers presented at the conference. The introductory papers describe the properties of plastics in relation to building structures, and the economic aspects, fire regulations, and flammability of these materials. Considerable papers are devoted to various areas of application of plastics, including adhesives, polymer cements, cored chipboard units, and glued timber. These topics are followed by discussions on the characterization, design, and structural and physical properties of plastics. The final chapters review the commercial development and applications of plastic materials. This book will prove useful to engineers, designer, manufacturers, and researchers in the allied fields.


Sound Insulation

Sound Insulation

Author: Carl Hopkins

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-05-31

Total Pages: 650

ISBN-13: 1136365745

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Sound insulation is an important aspect of building performance. This book is a comprehensive guide to sound and vibration theory and its application to the measurement and prediction of sound insulation in buildings. It enables the reader to tackle a wide range of issues relating to sound insulation during the design and construction stages of a building, and to solve problems in existing buildings. The book has been written for engineers, consultants, building designers, students in acoustics, researchers and those involved in the manufacture and design of building products. Key aspects are that it: * Explains the fundamental theory using examples that show its direct application to buildings * Guides the reader through the links between measurement and theory * Explains concepts that are important for the application, interpretation and understanding of guidance documents, test reports, product data sheets, published papers, regulations and Standards * Makes direct reference to ISO and EN Standards on sound insulation * Contains a large number of illustrations showing measurements, predictions and example calculations for quick reference Carl Hopkins previously worked on building acoustics and environmental noise at the Building Research Establishment. During this time he was involved with sound insulation in research, consultancy, standardization, and building regulations as well as being an advisor on acoustics to government departments. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Liverpool within the Acoustics Research Unit of the School of Architecture.


Thermal Insulation Products for Building Equipment and Industrial Installations. Factory Made Extruded Polystyrene Foam (XPS) Products. Specification

Thermal Insulation Products for Building Equipment and Industrial Installations. Factory Made Extruded Polystyrene Foam (XPS) Products. Specification

Author: British Standards Institute Staff

Publisher:

Published: 2010-05-31

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9780580534195

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Thermal insulating materials, Thermal insulation, Construction materials, Buildings, Polystyrene, Foams, Foamed plastics, Industrial, Boards, Pipes, Thermal resistance, Thermal conductivity, Dimensional tolerances, Testing, Conformity, Quality control, Marking, Designations


Cellular Plastic. Cellulose Foam Thermal Insulation. Material Specification

Cellular Plastic. Cellulose Foam Thermal Insulation. Material Specification

Author: British Standards Institute Staff

Publisher:

Published: 1918-05

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 9780580962868

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Quality control, Construction materials, Thermal insulation, Foamed plastics, Conformity, Dimensional tolerances, Designations, Buildings, Sheet materials, Polyethylene, Thermal insulating materials, Thermal conductivity, Pipes, Industrial, Marking, Thermal resistance, Rolls, Tape, Testing, Foams


Rubber Injection Moulding

Rubber Injection Moulding

Author: J. A. Lindsay

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2012-06

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 9781859571804

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This review has been written as a practical guide to rubber injection moulding. Many injection moulding processes produce rejects or scrap, because they depend on a b257 of variables. To eliminate waste it is necessary to learn how to recognise the variables that cause problems, and then experiment to understand their interdependence. This can be developed to a fine art and lead towards 'right first time' processing, the commercial ideal. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database gives useful references for further reading.


Bonding Elastomers

Bonding Elastomers

Author: G. Polaski

Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9781859574959

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This review has been written as a practical approach to bonding various kinds of elastomers to substrates such as steel and plastics, as used in the manufacture of diverse products such as rubber covered rolls, urethane fork lift wheels, rubber lining for chemical storage or solid rocket motors, engine bushes and mounts, seals for transmissions, electrical power connectors and military tank track pads. Based on the authors' years of experience working closely with end-use customers and it offers a thorough overview of how to successfully bond rubber to a given substrate in the manufacture of quality rubber engineered components. This review is supported by an indexed section containing several hundred key references and abstracts selected from the Rapra Abstracts database.