Rheology of building materials

University dissertation from National Swedish Building Research / Statens Institut för byggnadsforskning (BFR)

Abstract: This document is a survey of the longterm deformations of building materials. A description of these deformations, common to all the materials, is given. The following materials are considered: concrete, cellular concrete, wood, fìberboard, partícle board, plywood, and to a lesser extent polymers and aluminium. The influences of time, stress, temperature and moisture are discussed.

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