Engineering Materials Science

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.

Autorentext

Hugh McArthur Corrosion Consultant to automotive and steel industries. Duncan Spalding, De Montfort University, UK

Inhalt

Chemical and physical structure of matter; Mechanical properties and testing; Properties of water; Moisture effects in materials; Moisture effects in buildings; Masonry materials; Concrete technology and deterioration; Glass and fibre composites; Metals and alloys; Corrosion, degradation and protection; Timber and timber products; Plastics and adhesives; Fire and fire resistance