Title: ICE Manual of Construction Materials, 2 Volume Set Author: M.C. Forde ISBN: 0727735977 / 9780727735973 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 919 Publisher: ICE Publishing Year: 2009 Availability: Out of Stock
Description
Contents
The second title in Thomas Telford's ground breaking ICE Manuals series. This essential two volume work is a single stop, comprehensive reference for practicing engineers. Written and edited by a wide selection of leading specialists in each field, the ICE manual of construction materials covers each of the key materials used in construction, detailing their properties and application in a civil and structural engineering context, and referencing the most up-to-date standards governing their use in construction.
Part I : Fundamentals and Theory
Chapter 1 : Fundamentals of Materials Chapter 2 : Engineering Properties of Materials Chapter 3 : Durability Chapter 4 : The Economics of Materials Supply
Part II : Concrete
Chapter 5 : Concrete : An Introduction Chapter 6 : Different Types of Cement Used in Concrete Chapter 7 : Hydration of Cementitious Materials Chapter 8 : Aggregates for Concrete Chapter 9 : Water in Concrete Chapter 10 : Admixtures Chapter 11 : Methods of Concrete Manufacturing and Curing Chapter 12 : Properties of Fresh Concrete Chapter 13 : Early-Age Properties of Concrete Chapter 14 : Dimensional Stability and Deformation Chapter 15 : Properties of Hardened Concrete Chapter 16 : Durability of Concrete Chapter 17 : Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete Structures Chapter 18 : Special Concretes Chapter 19 : Concrete Mix Design Methods Chapter 20 : Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Chapter 21 : Future Developments of Concrete in The Construction Materials Industry
Part III : Asphalts in Road Construction
Chapter 22 : Asphalts : An Introduction Chapter 23 : Bitumen Properties and Test Methods Chapter 24 : Aggregate Properties and Test Methods Chapter 25 : Asphalt Properties and Test Methods Chapter 26 : Asphalt Mixture Design Chapter 27 : Production of Asphalts Chapter 28 : Cold and Warm Asphalt Mixtures Chapter 29 : Mechanical Models for Simulating Bitumen and Asphalt Behaviour
Part IV : Masonry
Chapter 30 : Masonry : An Introduction Chapter 31 : Masonry Units Chapter 32 : Mortars Chapter 33 : Masonry Wall Design Chapter 34 : Developments in Masonry Chapter 35 : Defects in Masonry Walls Chapter 36 : Sustainability and Recycling of Masonry Materials Chapter 37 : Movement in Masonry
Part V : Metals and Alloys
Chapter 38 : Metals and Alloys : An Introduction Chapter 39 : The Nature and Behaviour of Alloys Chapter 40 : Ferrous Metals Chapter 41 : Aluminium Chapter 42 : Copper Chapter 43 : Zinc Chapter 44 : Titanium Chapter 45 : Structural Steel
Part VI : Polymers
Chapter 46 : Polymeric Materials : An Introduction Chapter 47 : Polymer Engineering Chapter 48 : Engineering Properties of Polymers Chapter 49 : Polymer Uses in Civil Engineering
Part VII : Polymer Fibre Composites in Civil Engineering
Chapter 50 : Polymer Fibre Composites : An Introduction Chapter 51 : Characterisation of Fibre and Matrix Materials Used in Construction Chapter 52 : Advanced Polymer Composites Chapter 53 : Testing and Evaluation of Polymer Composites Chapter 54 : Failure Criteria for FRP Composites Chapter 55 : Codes and Standards Chapter 56 : Adhesives for Externally Bonded FRP Reinforcement Chapter 57 : Applications of Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials Chapter 58 : Recycling of FRP Materials in Construction
Part VIII : Timber
Chapter 59 : Timber Engineering : An Introduction Chapter 60 : Timber Products and Manufacturing Processes Chapter 61 : Effects of Moisture Chapter 62 : Understanding Timber Structural Connection Systems Chapter 63 : Hazards, Specification and Service Life Performance Chapter 64 : Case Studies : Current Uses of Timber in The UK
Part IX : Glass
Chapter 65 : Glass in Construction : An Introduction Chapter 66 : What Is Glass? Chapter 67 : Production Techniques : A Brief History Chapter 68 : Strength and Durability of Glass Chapter 69 : Common Glass Products Chapter 70 : Characteristics and Problems of Glass Products
Part X : Non-Conventional Materials
Chapter 71 : Low-Carbon Natural Building Materials Chapter 72 : Straw Bale Construction : State of The Art Chapter 73 : Alternative Materials for Construction Chapter 74 : Architectural Fabrics
Appendix A : Fire Performance of Commonly Used Building Materials
Appendix B : Guide To The Recycled Content of Mainstream Construction Products : Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP)
Index
Volumes I and II