So far in the twenty-first century, there
have been many developments in our understanding of materials’ behaviour
and in their technology and use. This new edition has been expanded to
cover recent developments such as the use of glass as a structural
material. It also now examines the contribution that material selection
makes to sustainable construction practice, considering the availability
of raw materials, production, recycling and reuse, which all contribute
to the life cycle assessment of structures. As well as being brought
up-to-date with current usage and performance standards, each section
now also contains an extra chapter on recycling. Covers the following materials: * metals * concrete * ceramics (including bricks and masonry) * polymers * fibre composites * bituminous materials * timber * glass. This
new edition maintains our familiar and accessible format, starting with
fundamental principles and continuing with a section on each of the
major groups of materials. It gives you a clear and comprehensive
perspective on the whole range of materials used in modern construction.
A must have for Civil and Structural engineering students, and for
students of architecture, surveying or construction on courses which
require an understanding of materials.