Textiles, Polymers and Composites for Buildings

Textiles, polymers and composites are increasingly being utilized within the building industry. This pioneering text provides a concise and representative overview of the opportunities available for textile, polymer and composite fibers to be used in construction and architecture. The first set of chapters examines the main types and properties of textiles, polymers and composites used in buildings. The second part of the book presents a selection of applications within the building industry. Chapters range from the use of textiles in tensile structures, sustainable building concepts with textile materials, innovative composite-fiber applications for architecture, to smart textile and polymer fibers for structural health monitoring.