An introduction to the properties of materials; plasticity, elasticity, density, porosity, hardness.Optical, electrical, thermal and acoustic properties.Deterioration.Properties and manufacture of building materials; wood, wood products, bricks, fibre cement, ceramics, plastics, sealants and mastics, stones. Concrete technology: cement, aggregates, water and admixtures; properties of fresh concrete; strength considerations; durability, shrinkage and creep; special concretes; non-destructive testing; mix design. Metals in buildings: structural ferrous alloys; corrosion and protection; welding; types of failure, brittle fracture, fatigue, creep; impact resistance; tensile properties; hardness; strain hardening. Fire: behavior of building materials and structures.
