Construction Materials and Their Properties for Fire Resistance and Insulation

Ensuring buildings are fire safe starts at the very beginning of planning new builds or renovations; it's essential, in fact, that the right materials are chosen not only according to their load-bearing capabilities but also their susceptibility to decay and ability for fire resistance. Divided in three main sections, Construction Materials and Their Properties for Fire Resistance and Insulation offers an overview of the properties of both novel types of concrete and other more conventional building materials in fire scenarios. The volume also stands out as an invaluable reference resource for its relevance to varied audiences both in academia and industry spanning materials science, civil and structural engineering, and fire safety engineering.