Biotechnologies and Biomimetics for Civil Engineering

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Synopsis

Putting forward an innovative approach to solving current technological problems faced by human society, this book encompasses a holistic way of perceiving the potential of natural systems. Nature has developed several materials and processes which both maintain an optimal performance and are also totally biodegradable, properties which can be used in civil engineering.Delivering the latest research findings to building industry professionals and other practitioners, as well as containing information useful to the public, ‘Biotechnologies and Biomimetics for Civil Engineering’ serves as an important tool to tackle the challenges of a more sustainable construction industry and the future of buildings.

Book details

Edition:
2015
Author:
Fernando Pacheco Torgal, J. A. Labrincha, M. V. Diamanti, C. P. Yu, H. K. Lee
ISBN:
9783319092874
Related ISBNs:
9783319092867
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2019-09-01
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2015
Copyright by:
Springer International Publishing, Cham 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Technology