AskelanPhuleNotes-17. Corrosion and Degradation of Materials.pptVIP

The Science and Engineering of Materials, 4th edDonald R. Askeland – Pradeep P. Phulé Chapter 17 – Construction Materials Objectives of Chapter 17 To present a summary of the material properties of wood, concrete, and asphalt. Chapter Outline 17.1 The Structure of Wood 17.2 Moisture Content and Density of Wood 17.3 Mechanical Properties of Wood 17.4 Expansion and Contraction of Wood 17.5 Plywood 17.6 Concrete Materials 17.7 Properties of Concrete 17.8 Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete 17.9 Asphalt Wood consists of four main constituents – Cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, extractiv