The Science of Construction Materials

The Science of Construction Materials is a study and work book for civil engineering students. It includes a large number of thoroughly prepared calculation examples. The book is also suitable for self-study for the researcher and practicing civil engineer.

Suitable for self-study Check-up questions and exercises Large number of thoroughly-prepared calculation examples Mathematical appendix with descriptions of the mathematical-physical methods used to solve practical design problems Appendix of tables for application of the theories to standard problems in materials science Elaborate subject index making it possible to track theory, examples, tables and exercises separately

Autorentext

Ole Mejlhede Jensen is Professor of Construction Materials in the Department of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Denmark. He has worked close together with the late Professor Per Freiesleben Hansen for 15 years. Ole Mejlhede Jensen is presently chairman of the Technical Activities Committee and the Educational Activities Committee of RILEM.

Inhalt
Systems of matter.- Thermodynamic concepts.- First law.- Second law.- Calculations of equilibrium.- Electrochemistry.- Mathematical appendix.- Tables.- Solutions to check-up questions and exercises.