Publisher's Synopsis
Since it was first published in 1981, this book has become a standard building materials sourcebook for architects and engineers, educational and scientific institutions, producers and suppliers of building materials, and above all, for the building practitioner in the field of low-cost constructions in all parts of the world. The book summarizes technical data and practical information from a large number of publications, enabling the reader to identify appropriate solutions for almost any given construction problem in low-cost housing in developing countries.
