Table of contents : Part 1. Fundamentals. 1. States of Matter. 2. Energy and Equilibrium. 3. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding. 4. Elasticity and Plasticity. 5. Surfaces. 6. Fracture and Fatigue. 7. Electrical and Thermal Conductivity. Further Reading. Part 2. Metals and Alloys. 8. Physical Metallurgy. 9. Mechanical Properties of Metals. 10. Forming of Metals. 11. Oxidation and Corrosion. 12. Metals, their Differences and Uses. Further Reading. Part 3. Concrete. Introduction. 13. Portland Cements. 14. Admixtures. 15. Cement Replacement Materials. 16. Aggregates for Concrete. 17. Properties of Fresh Concrete. 18. Early Age Properties of Concrete. 19. Deformation of Concrete. 20. Strength and Failure of Concrete. 21. Concrete mix Design. 22. Non-Destructive Testing of Hardened Concrete. 23. Durability of Concrete. 24. High Performance Concrete. Further Reading. Part 4. Bituminous Materials. Introduction. 25. Structure of Bituminous Materials. 26. Viscosity and Deformation of Bituminous Materials. 27. Strength and Failure of Bituminous Materials. 28. Durability of Bituminous Materials. 29. Practice and Processing of Bituminous Materials. Further Reading. Part 5. Brickwork and Blockwork. Introduction. 30. Materials and Components for Brickwork and Blockwork. 31. Masonry Construction and Forms. 32. Structural Behaviour and Movement of Masonry. 33. Durability and Non-Structural Properties of Masonry. Further Reading. Part 6. Polymers. Introduction. 34. Polymers: Types, Properties and Applications. Part 7. Fibre Composites. Introduction. Section 1. Polymer Composites. Introduction. 35. Fibres for Polymer Composites. 36. Analysis of the Behaviour of Polymer Composites. 37. Manufacturing Techniques for Polymer Composites. 39. Uses of Polymer Composites. Section 2. Fibre Reinforced Cements and Concrete. 40. Properties of Fibre and Matrices. 41. Structure and Post-Cracking Composite Theory. 42. Fibre Reinforced Cements. 43. Fibre Reinforced Concrete. Further Reading. Part 8. Timber. Introduction. 44. Structure of Timber and the Presence of Moisture. 45. Deformation in Timber. 46. Strength and Failure in Timber. 47. Durability of Timber. 48. Processing of Timber. Further Reading. Contributor Information :Dr I McColl, Dr J R Moon, Dr P L J Domone, Professor D G Bonner, Dr R C de Vekey, Professor L Hollaway, Professor D J Hannant and Professor J M Dinwoodie Quotes
Review of Previous Edition: "The book is intended for undergraduates but it is equally suitable for practising engineers or material scientists...the book achieves its aim remarkably well and can be strongly recommended as compulsory reading for the increasing number of materials-orientated courses at university level." -New Civil Engineer | 
