{"product_id":"construction-materials-9781498741101","title":"Construction Materials","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis established textbook provides an understanding of materials' behaviour through knowledge of their chemical and physical structure. It covers the main classes of construction materials: metals, concrete, other ceramics (including bricks and masonry), polymers, fibre composites, bituminous materials, timber, and glass. It provides a clear and comprehensive perspective on the whole range of materials used in modern construction, to form a must-have for civil and structural engineering students, and those on courses such as architecture, surveying and construction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt begins with a Fundamentals section followed by a section on each of the major groups of materials. In this new edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The section on fibre composites FRP and FRC has been completely restructured and updated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Typical questions with answers to any numerical examples are given at the end of each section, as well as an instructor's manual with further questions and answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The link\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is exceptional in both coverage and content.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Peter C. Hewlett, \u003ci\u003eMagazine of Concrete Research\u003c\/i\u003e, June 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A book giving up-to-date comprehensive knowledge on construction materials which will be the first choice book for lecturers teaching construction materials to civil engineering students on UK undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Toby Mottram, University of Warwick\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A must have text book for those teaching or studying materials science applied to civil engineering.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Juliana Calabria-Holley, University of Bath\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is very good for teaching civil and construction engineers students about material science. The text goes from fundamental principles in the first chapters to practical use of the building materials.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Eythor Thorhallsson, Reykjavik University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The notion of underpinning engineering materials with ‘atomistics’ is well presented and is particularly vital for both understanding and novelty\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Adegoke Olubanwo, Coventry University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The best and most comprehensive textbook on construction materials targeted for undergraduate students following a civil engineering or similar degree programme.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Hussain Al Khalid, Liverpool University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is exceptional in both coverage and content.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Peter C. Hewlett, \u003ci\u003eMagazine of Concrete Research\u003c\/i\u003e, June 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A book giving up-to-date comprehensive knowledge on construction materials which will be the first choice book for lecturers teaching construction materials to civil engineering students on UK undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Toby Mottram, University of Warwick\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A must have text book for those teaching or studying materials science applied to civil engineering.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Juliana Calabria-Holley, University of Bath\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is very good for teaching civil and construction engineers students about material science. The text goes from fundamental principles in the first chapters to practical use of the building materials.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Eythor Thorhallsson, Reykjavik University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The notion of underpinning engineering materials withatomistics is well presented and is particularly vital for both understanding and novelty\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Adegoke Olubanwo, Coventry University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The best and most comprehensive textbook on construction materials targeted for undergraduate students following a civil engineering or similar degree programme.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-- Hussain Al Khalid, Liverpool University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart I: Fundamentals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevised and updated by Peter Domone and Marios Soutsos, with acknowledgment to the previous authors Bill Biggs, Ian McColl and Bob Moon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Atoms, Bonding, Energy and Equilibrium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Mechanical Properties of Solids \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Structure of Solids\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Fracture and Toughness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Liquids, Viscoelasticity and Gels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Electrical and Thermal Properties \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExample Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart II: Metals and Alloys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevised and updated Marios Soutsos and Peter Domone, with acknowledgment to the previous authors Bill Biggs, Ian McColl and Bob Moon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Deformation and Strengthening of Metals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Forming of Metals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Oxidation and Corrosion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Iron and Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Aluminium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExample Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart III: Concrete \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarios Soutsos and Peter Domone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Portland Cements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Admixtures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Additions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Other Types of Cement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Aggregates for Concrete\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Properties of Fresh Concrete\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Early Age Properties of Concrete\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Deformation of Concrete\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Strength and Failure of Concrete\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Concrete Mix Design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Non-Destructive Testing of Hardened Concrete\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Durability of Concrete\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Special Concretes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Recycling of Concrete\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExample Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart IV: Polymers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevised and updated by Vasileios Koutsos with acknowledgement to the previous author Len Holloway\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 27: Polymer Types, Properties and Applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart V: Fibre Composites FRP and FRC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilip Purnell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 28: Reinforcing Fibre Materials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 29: Reinforcing Fibre Architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 30: Matrices\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 31: Interfaces and Bonding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 32: Mechanical Behaviour and Properties of Composites \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 33: Manufacture of Fibre Composites\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 34: Applications of Fibre Composites in Construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 35: Durability \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 36: Recycling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart VI: Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraham Dodd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 37: Manufacture and Processing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 38: Properties and Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 39: Design and Applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 40: Service and End of Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart VII: Timber \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Dinwoodie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 41: Structure of Timber and the Presence of Moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 42: Deformation in Timber\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 43: Strength and Failure in Timber\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 44: Durability of Timber\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 45: Processing and Recycling of Timber\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExample Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgment, Further Reading and Sources of Information \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart VIII: Masonry \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevised and updated by Paulo B. Lourenço with acknowledgment to the previous author Bob de Vekey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 46: Materials and Components for Masonry \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 47: Masonry Construction and Forms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 48: Structural Behaviour and Movement of Masonry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 49: Non-Structural Physical Properties of Masonry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 50: Deterioration, Conservation and Strengthening of Masonry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExample Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther Reading and Sources of Information \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart IX: Bituminous Materials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGordon D. 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