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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