This book is a specially published section of the larger work ICE Manual of Construction Materials, an invaluable resource for practising civil and structural engineers in consulting firms, government agencies, research institutes, universities and colleges. Its highly practical approach will guide and train readers towards achieving expertise in the use of major and emerging construction materials.The Polymers and Polymer Fibre Composite section of the two-volume manual is edited by Christopher Hall, Jian-Fei Chen and Len Hollaway.