ENGLISH

The effects of air pollution on the built environment

By Peter Brimblecombe

Book information

Publisher
Imperial College Press; Distributed by World Scientific Pub. Co
Year
2003
ISBN
1860942911, 9781860942914, 9781848161283
Open Library ID
OL17086867M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
25 MB (25931545 bytes)
Series
Air pollution reviews 2
Edition
1st
Pages
448\448
Topic
Biology Ecology
Library
Kingdwarf
Time added
2010-01-07 06:59:20

Description

Air pollution damages materials, but it has changed dramatically in the past century, with a reduction in the concentration of corrosive primary pollutants in urban atmospheres. At the same time, architectural styles and types of materials have changed, as we have moved to more organically rich, photochemically active atmospheres. Contemporary air pollutants have the potential to degrade organic coatings and polymers, which are of great importance to modern structures, while increasing amounts of fine diesel soot spoil the simple lines and smooth areas characteristic of many modern buildings. This book examines a range of materials, discussing the ways in which they are likely to be damaged by air pollutants. It should be of interest to scientists and policymakers dealing with the effects of urban air pollution.

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