Construction Materials

Marios Soutsos is a professor of Structures/Materials at Queen’s University Belfast.Peter Domone is an honorary senior lecturer at University College London.

"This book is exceptional in both coverage and content."-- Peter C. Hewlett, Magazine of Concrete Research, June 2018"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."-- Toby Mottram, University of Warwick"A must have text book for those teaching or studying materials science applied to civil engineering."-- Juliana Calabria-Holley, University of Bath"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."-- Eythor Thorhallsson, Reykjavik University"The notion of underpinning engineering materials with ‘atomistics’ is well presented and is particularly vital for both understanding and novelty"-- Adegoke Olubanwo, Coventry University"The best and most comprehensive textbook on construction materials targeted for undergraduate students following a civil engineering or similar degree programme."-- Hussain Al Khalid, Liverpool University

• Part I: FundamentalsRevised and updated by Peter Domone and Marios Soutsos, with acknowledgment to the previous authors Bill Biggs, Ian McColl and Bob MoonChapter 1: Atoms, Bonding, Energy and EquilibriumChapter 2: Mechanical Properties of Solids Chapter 3: Structure of SolidsChapter 4: Fracture and ToughnessChapter 5: Liquids, Viscoelasticity and GelsChapter 7: Electrical and Thermal Properties Example Questions Further Reading Part II: Metals and AlloysRevised and updated Marios Soutsos and Peter Domone, with acknowledgment to the previous authors Bill Biggs, Ian McColl and Bob MoonChapter 8: Deformation and Strengthening of MetalsChapter 9: Forming of MetalsChapter 10: Oxidation and CorrosionChapter 11: Iron and SteelChapter 12: AluminiumExample Questions Further Reading Part III: Concrete Marios Soutsos and Peter DomoneChapter 13: Portland CementsChapter 14: AdmixturesChapter 15: AdditionsChapter 16: Other Types of CementChapter 17: Aggregates for ConcreteChapter 18: Properties of Fresh ConcreteChapter 19: Early Age Properties of ConcreteChapter 20: Deformation of ConcreteChapter 21: Strength and Failure of ConcreteChapter 22: Concrete Mix DesignChapter 23: Non-Destructive Testing of Hardened ConcreteChapter 24: Durability of ConcreteChapter 25: Special ConcretesChapter 26: Recycling of ConcreteExample Questions Further Reading Part IV: PolymersRevised and updated by Vasileios Koutsos with acknowledgement to the previous author Len HollowayChapter 27: Polymer Types, Properties and ApplicationsFurther Reading Part V: Fibre Composites FRP and FRCPhilip PurnellChapter 28: Reinforcing Fibre MaterialsChapter 29: Reinforcing Fibre ArchitectureChapter 30: MatricesChapter 31: Interfaces and BondingChapter 32: Mechanical Behaviour and Properties of Composites Chapter 33: Manufacture of Fibre CompositesChapter 34: Applications of Fibre Composites in Construction.Chapter 35: Durability Chapter 36: RecyclingFurther Reading Part VI: GlassGraham DoddChapter 37: Manufacture and ProcessingChapter 38: Properties and PerformanceChapter 39: Design and ApplicationsChapter 40: Service and End of LifeFurther ReadingPart VII: Timber John DinwoodieChapter 41: Structure of Timber and the Presence of MoistureChapter 42: Deformation in TimberChapter 43: Strength and Failure in TimberChapter 44: Durability of TimberChapter 45: Processing and Recycling of TimberExample QuestionsAcknowledgment, Further Reading and Sources of Information Part VIII: Masonry Revised and updated by Paulo B. Lourenço with acknowledgment to the previous author Bob de VekeyChapter 46: Materials and Components for Masonry Chapter 47: Masonry Construction and FormsChapter 48: Structural Behaviour and Movement of MasonryChapter 49: Non-Structural Physical Properties of MasonryChapter 50: Deterioration, Conservation and Strengthening of MasonryExample QuestionsFurther Reading and Sources of Information Part IX: Bituminous MaterialsGordon D. AireyChapter 51: Components of Bituminous MaterialsChapter 52: Viscosity, Stiffness and Deformation of Bituminous MaterialsChapter 53: Strength and Failure of Bituminous MaterialsChapter 54: Durability of Bituminous MixturesChapter 55: Design and Production of Bituminous MaterialsChapter 56: Recycling of Bituminous MaterialsExample QuestionsFurther Reading Part X: Selection and Sustainable Use of MaterialsMarios Soutsos and Peter DomoneChapter 57: Mechanical Properties of MaterialsChapter 58: Sustainability and Construction Materials