Basics (Introduction to the course, Science,    Engineering and Technology of Materials); Microstructure (Atomic Bonding,    Structure of solids, Movement of atoms, Development of microstructure);    Material behaviour (Surface properties, Response to stress, Failure theories,    Fracture mechanics, Rheology, Thermal properties); Structural Materials    (Review of Construction Materials and Criteria for Selection, Wood and Wood    Products, Polymers, Fibre Reinforced Polymers, Metals, Bituminous Materials,    Concrete, Glass); : Non-structural materials, accessories and finishes    (Review of Non-structural Materials and Criteria for Selection, Waterproofing    materials, Polymer Floor Finishes, Paints, Tiles, Acoustic Treatment, Dry    walls, Anchors); Environmental Concerns, Social Perception of Construction    Materials.  
         
         
        Text/Reference Books:        
        
        - Varghese P. C. Building Materials, Prentice.
 
        - Callister W. D. Materials Science and Engineering: An introduction, Wiley.
 
        - Raghavan V. Materials Science and Engineering, Prentice.
 
        - Higgins R. A. Properties of Engineering Materials, Industrial Press.
 
        - Domone P. and Illston J. Construction materials: Their nature and    behaviour, Spon Press. 
 
        - Young J. F., Mindess S., Gray R. J.    and Bentur A. The Science and    Technology of Civil Engineering Materials, Prentice.
 
        - Ashby M. F. and Jones D. R. H. Engineering Materials 1:An introduction to    their properties & applications, Butterworth Heinemann.
 
        - Schaffer J. P., Saxena A.,    Antolovich S. D., Sanders T. H. and Warner S. B. The Science and Design of Engineering Materials, Irwin.
 
        - Mehta P. K. and Monteiro P. J. M. Concrete: Microstructure, properties and    materials, McGraw-Hill.
 
        - Neville A. M. Properties of concrete, Pearson. 
 
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