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1. ENGINEERING BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS -- SOME FUNDAMENTALS.Introduction. Stress-strain relations and constitutive models. Types of loadings. Special loading situations. Laboratory measurements and measuring devices. Material variability and sample statistics. Summary. Worked examples. Exercises. References.2. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS.Introduction. Atomic structure and bonding. Arrangement of atoms. Classification of materials. Imperfections in materials. Strengthening of materials. Microscopic examination of materials. Summary. Worked examples. Exercises. References.3. SOILS.Introduction. Engineering applications. Formation of soils and simple geology. Soils vs. other materials. Soil classification. Compaction and earthworks. Strength and stiffness. Permeability. Measurement of soil properties. New materials. Summary. Worked examples. Exercises. References.4. ROCKS.Introduction. Rock engineering applications. Intact rock and rock mass. Strength and stiffness of intact rocks. Laboratory tests for intact rocks. Rock mass classification. Summary. Worked examples. Exercises. References.5. AGGREGATES.Introduction. Origin, geology and classification of aggregates. Physical properties and testing of aggregates. Uses of aggregates. Light weight aggregates. Handling, transportation and storage of aggregates. Summary. Worked examples. Exercises. References.6. GEOSYNTHETICS.Introduction. Types of geosynthetics, polymers used, manufacture and common use. Properties and testing of geosynthetics. Functions, mechanisms and engineering applications. Selection of geosynthetics. Summary. Worked examples. Exercises. References.7. ASPHALT CEMENT AND ASPHALT CONCRETE MIXTURES.Introduction. Types of asphalt cement (i.e. bituminous materials). Properties and testing of asphalt cement (i.e. bitumen). Bituminous surfacing treatments and sealing. Production of asphalt (i.e. asphalt concrete). Asphalt additives. Types of asphalt. Asphalt mix design. Laboratory testing and Characterisation of asphalt. Recycling of asphalt. Summary. Worked examples. Exercises. References.8. CEMENT AND CONCRETE.Introduction. Constituents of concrete. Different stages of concrete. Properties of fresh concrete. Early age performance of concrete. Site practice of concrete. Properties of hardened concrete. Concrete mix design. Summary. Worked examples. Exercises. References.9. METALS AND ALLOYS.Introduction. Ferrous alloys. Non-ferrous alloys. Fabrication. Failure. Summary. Worked examples. Exercises. References.10. STEEL.Introduction. Production of steel. Types of structural steel. Physical properties of steel. Mechanical properties of structural steel. Summary. Worked examples. Exercises. References.11. POLYMERS, CERAMICS AND COMPOSITES.Introduction. Polymers. Ceramics. Composites. Summary. Worked examples. Exercises, References.12. TIMBER.Introduction. Anatomy of tree trunk. Structure of timber. Moisture content in timber. Defects in Timber. Structural timber. Mechanical and physical properties of timber. Durability of timber. Summary. Worked examples. Exercises. References.13. SUSTAINABLE USE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.Introduction. Triple bottom line. Life-cycle-assessment. Carbon footprint of construction materials. Sustainable use of different construction materials. Recycle and reuse. Summary. Exercises. References.

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