Publisher's Synopsis
Over the last 20 years glass reinforced cement (grc) has developed as a versatile and commercially viable material for construction. The sculptural nature of the material has encouraged innovation in the shape and texture of building facades, and it can provide high thermal efficiency, good fire resistance and more effective use of floor space. It is also a useful material for formwork, pipework, street furniture and for the refurbishment of old stone and concrete buildings. This book provides a state of the art report on grc, drawing on the pioneering work undertaken by the Building Research Establishment, and describes a number of its applications for the construction industry.
