Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques (MindTap Course List)
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The factor describing the overall thermal performance of a building
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Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 3 - What are the major material groups?Ch. 3 - Prob. 2RQCh. 3 - What are the mechanical properties that define a...Ch. 3 - How does a tensile stress differ from a...Ch. 3 - Prob. 5RQCh. 3 - Prob. 6RQCh. 3 - Prob. 7RQCh. 3 - What is the most common form of chemical...Ch. 3 - Prob. 9RQCh. 3 - Prob. 10RQ
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