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Materials science in construction : an introduction / Ash Ahmed and John Sturges.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2015Description: 387 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781856176880 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 1856176886 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • TA403 .A34 2015
Contents:
1. Introduction to Materials Part 1: Basic Principles - Materials Structures and Properties 2. Atomic Structure/Arrangement 3. Dislocations, Imperfections & Strengthening Mechanisms 5. Microstructure/Phase Transformation 6. Thermal Properties of Materials 7. Structures Part 2: Individual Types & Classes of Materials Metals 8. Ferrous Metals 9. Non-ferrous Metals Inorganics 10. Glass 11. Concrete and Cement 12. Bricks and Mortar 13. Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Organics 14. Polymer Structures 15. Characteristics, Applications and Processing of Polymers 16. Timber 17. Soils 18. Composite Materials Part 3: In-Service Aspects of Materials - Durability and Failure 19. Failure 1: Effects of Stress & Applied Loadings 20. Failure 2: Effects of Environmental Degradation 21. Failure 3: Effects of Fire Part 4: Conclusion - Sustainability of Materials 22. Environmental Impact of Materials
Holdings
Item type Current library Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode
Books Books American University in Dubai American University in Dubai Non-fiction Main Collection TA 403 .A34 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 5123519

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction to Materials Part 1: Basic Principles - Materials Structures and Properties 2. Atomic Structure/Arrangement 3. Dislocations, Imperfections & Strengthening Mechanisms 5. Microstructure/Phase Transformation 6. Thermal Properties of Materials 7. Structures Part 2: Individual Types & Classes of Materials Metals 8. Ferrous Metals 9. Non-ferrous Metals Inorganics 10. Glass 11. Concrete and Cement 12. Bricks and Mortar 13. Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Organics 14. Polymer Structures 15. Characteristics, Applications and Processing of Polymers 16. Timber 17. Soils 18. Composite Materials Part 3: In-Service Aspects of Materials - Durability and Failure 19. Failure 1: Effects of Stress & Applied Loadings 20. Failure 2: Effects of Environmental Degradation 21. Failure 3: Effects of Fire Part 4: Conclusion - Sustainability of Materials 22. Environmental Impact of Materials

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