Maryann C Wythers 
Advances in Materials Science Research. Volume 4 [PDF ebook] 

Materials science includes those parts of chemistry and physics that deal with the properties of materials. It encompasses four classes of materials, the study of each of which may be considered a separate field: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. Materials science is often referred to as materials science and engineering because it has many applications. This volume gathers important research from around the globe in this dynamic field including: the recycling of lightweight concrete with aggregates containing expanded glass; dry-stacked mansonry systems; using scrap tires for new applications; thermal and mechanical performances of mineralized wood concrete; and delayed failure of maraging steels in the environment.