Books by Keyword: Compressive Strength

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These proceedings contain the fully refereed papers which were presented at the 2nd International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Technology (ICMMT 2011) held during July 8-10, 2011 in Xiamen, China. The main goal of the event was to provide an international scientific forum for the exchange of new ideas in a number of fields, and to facilitate in-depth discussions with peers all over the world. Core areas of materials and manufacturing technology, as well as multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and future applications are covered; thus providing a timely guide to the entire field.

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This collection of peer-reviewed papers covers a wide range of topics: Fracture Mechanics, Failure analysis, corrosion, Creep, Non-linear problems, Dynamic Fracture, Residual Stress, Environmental effects, Crack Propagation, Repair Techniques, Composites, Ceramics, Polymers, Metallic and concrete materials, Probabilistic Aspects, Risk Analysis, Damage Tolerance, Fracture Control, Computer Modelling Methods (Finite Elements, Boundary Elements and Meshless), Microstructural and Multiscale Aspects. The work thus offers a timely survey of these subjects.

Description: This book, comprising peer-reviewed contributions, treats the subjects of Architectural Design and Theory, Building Technology Science, Urban Planning and Design, Ecological Architecture and Building Energy-Saving Technology, Traditional Constructional Materials, Advanced Construction Materials and other related topics.

Description: These proceedings offer original ideas and new perspectives on the topics of Intelligent Materials and Mechanical Engineering. They arose from an excellent forum within which researchers could exchange innovative ideas and new points of view. They will also provide guidance for scientists, physicists, chemists, teachers, engineers, etc., all over the world.
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Description: This special collection of papers covers fields including: Biomaterials and Tissues, Energy-Harvesting Materials and Energy-Transfer Materials, Optical and Electronic Materials, Superconductive and Magnetic Materials, Structural Materials, Polymer Materials, Composite Materials, Constructional Materials, Nanomaterials, Environmental and Green Materials. These selected articles focus on the latest developments in advanced materials. The proceedings will provide materials scientists and engineers with a comprehensive overview of the preparation, characterization, performance and application of materials.

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This collection of peer-reviewed papers, on new research results in green building materials and energy-saving construction, brings together industrial and academic researchers, developers and users from around the world to - in effect - share their state-of-the-art results, to explore new areas of research and development and to discuss the emerging issues facing green building materials and energy-saving construction.

Description: This book covers the subject areas of new functional materials, building materials, new energy materials, environmental catalysis and environment-friendly materials, earthquake-resistant structures, materials and design, biomaterials, chemical materials, thin films, hydrogen and fuel cell science, engineering and technology, textile materials, smart/intelligent materials/intelligent systems and other related topics. An invaluable guide to the topics.

Description: This volume presents the proceedings of the International Symposium on Ecological Environment and Technology of Concrete, held on August 1st to 4th, 2011 in Beijing, China.
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The main aim of this symposium was to highlight the relationship between concrete technology and the ecological environment; thus covering a wide range of topics such as the preparation of high-strength/high-performance concrete, durability, raw materials, workability, chemical admixtures, new applications, property characterization, environmental impact of concrete production and behavior of concrete structures. In all, 70 papers from China, Norway and the USA were presented at the conference. These proceedings offer a very up-to-date overview of the field.

Description: This collection of 501 peer-reviewed papers, presented as a three-volume set, covers the latest advances in micromechanical characterization, mechanical properties, durability analysis, failure mechanisms and non-destructive evaluation of building materials.

Description: The 26 peer-reviewed papers collected here together offer a plenitude of up-to-date information on “Geopolymers and Geocements: Low Environmentally Impact Ceramic Materials”. The papers are conveniently arranged into PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION, INDUSTRIALIZATION & APPLICATION.