Materials Science In Construction : An Introduction

Materials Science in Construction: An Introduction Materials Science in Construction: An Introduction explains the science behind the properties and behaviour of construction’s most fundamental materials (metals, cement and concrete, polymers, timber, bricks and blocks, glass and plaster). In particular, the critical factors affecting in situ materials are examined, such as deterioration and the behaviour and durability of materials under performance. An accessible, easy-tofollow approach makes this book ideal for all diploma and undergraduate students on construction-related courses taking a module in construction materials. Ash Ahmed is a senior lecturer in construction materials science and module leader of several undergraduate and postgraduate materials science modules at the School of the Built Environment and Engineering at Leeds Beckett University. His research specialises in the evaluation of the mechanical and physical properties of commercial materials as well as novel sustainable materials in civil engineering. John Sturges is a visiting professor at the School of the Built Environment and Engineering at Leeds Beckett University. His research interests include the environmental impact of materials, the energy efficiency of buildings and the whole area of sustainability and its impact on UK industry. This page intentionally left blank Materials Science in Construction: An Introduction Ash Ahmed and John Sturges First published 2015 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN and by Routledge 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2015 Ash Ahmed and John Sturges; individual chapters, the contributors The right of Ash Ahmed and John Sturges to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to contact and acknowledge copyright holders. The authors and publishers would be grateful to hear from any copyright holder who is not acknowledged here and will undertake to rectify any errors or omissions in future printings or editions of the book. British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Ahmed, Ash. Materials science in construction / Ash Ahmed and John Sturges. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. Building materials. I. Sturges, John (Construction engineer) II. Title. TA403.A34 2015 691—dc23 2014007765 ISBN: 978-1-85617-688-0 (pbk) ISBN: 978-0-08-095850-7 (ebk) Typeset in Bembo by Keystroke, Station Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton Conten