TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ahmed,Ash
AU  - Sturges,John
TI  - Materials science in construction : an introduction
SN  - 9781856176880 (pbk. : alk. paper)
AV  - TA403 .A34 2015
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Abingdon, Oxon, New York, NY
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Building materials
KW  - fast
N1  - 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
ER  -