Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 14th International Conference on Non-Conventional Materials and Technologies Construction Materials and Technologies for Sustainability (14th NOCMAT 2013) March 24-27, 2013, Joao Pessoa, Brazil.
The 84 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Bamboo and Wood;
Chapter 2: Earthen Materials and Constructions;
Chapter 3: Cement, Mortar and Concrete;
Chapter 4: Standards, Guidelines and Policy Issues;
Chapter 5: Composites Reinforced with Vegetable Fibers;
Chapter 6: Structural Integrity and Durability;
Chapter 7: Advances in Research Methodologies and Material Testing;
Chapter 8: Recycling of Industrial, Agricultural and Urban Waste;
Chapter 9: Affordable Housing Using Low Cost Energy Saving Materials