Engineering Materials Science
Properties, Uses, Degradation, Remediation

H McArthur (Author), D Spalding (Author)

9781898563112, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 1 January 2004

608 pages
23.3 x 15.6 x 3.7 cm, 0.9 kg

Exhaustive, authoritative and comprehensive, using 160 statistical tables, this book addresses the fundamental structure of materials and remediation, and looks at the properties of water and water-induced degradation and deterioration, with chapters on moisture effects in buildings and materials, corrosion theory and metal protection. The authors explain the behaviour of materials in fires, fundamental fire resistance principles and techniques, calculation of flame temperatures, and the removal of heat by nitrogen and other combustion products. It addresses properties performance, degradation of masonry, plastics, adhesives, sealants, timber, glass and fibre composites, metals and alloy elements. Phase diagrams show cooling curves and structure for metals and alloys. Concrete technology is developed in relation to degradation, electro-potential mapping and cathodic protection of reinforced concrete. The book is fully updated to current British and European standards.

Structure of materials
States of matter and physical constants
Mechanical properties and testing
Water
Moisture effects in buildings
Moisture effects in materials
Masonry materials
Concrete
Glass and fibre composites
Metals and alloys
Corrosion
Timber and timber products
Plastics and adhesives
Fire and fire resistance.

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM]