CHAPTER I Introduction 1.1 Material Science and Engineering 1.2 A Historical Perspective 1.2.1 Critical Position in Civil Engineering 1.2.2 Historical Progress 1.. Future Tendency 1.3 Classification, Properties and Selection 1.3.1 Classification 1.3.2 Properties 1.3.3 Selection and Use 1.4 Standards Problems CHAPTER 2 Concepts of Civil Engineering Materials 2.1 Physical Properties 2. 1. 1 Density, Apparent Density, Bulk Density and Loose Density 2.1.2 Solidity and Porosity 2.2 Mechanical Properties ~ 2.2.1 Strent 2.2.2 Stress and Strain 2.. Elastic and Plastic Deformation 2.2.4 Brittleness, Ductility and Toughness 2.2.5 Hardness and Wear Resistance . Properties Related to WateP ..1 Hydrophilic & Hydrophobic Property ..2 Water Absorption and Hygroscopicity .. Water Resistance ..4 Impermeability ..5 Freezing and Thawing Resistance 2.4 Durability Problems CHAPTER 3 Inorganic Binding Materials 3.1 Introduction 3.1.1 Hydraulic Cement 3.1.2 Nonhydraulic Cement 3.2 Portland Cement 3.2.1 Manufacture 3.2.2 Cement Chemistry 3.. Hydration 3.2.4 Pores in Hydrated Cement 3.2.5 Properties 3.2.6 Corrosion and Prevention 3.3 Mineral Admixtures and Blended Cements 3.3.1 Mineral Admixtures 3.3.2 Blended Cements 3.4 Other Types of Cement 3.4. l High-alumina Cement 3.4.2 White Cement 3.4.3 Expansive Cement 3.4.4 Low-alkali Cement Problems CHAPTER 4 Aggregates 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Classification 4.2.1 Based on Source or Method of Manufacture 4.2.2 Based on Size 4.. Based on Density 4.3 Properties 4.3.1 Particle Shape and Surface Texture 4.3.2 States Based on Moisture Level 4.3.3 Strength, Modulus of Elasticity and Impact Value 4.3.4 Chemical Properties 4.3.5 Soundness, Abrasion Resistance and Durability ……