Chapter 1 FundamentalsofMaterials 1.1 Composition and structure 1.2 Physical properties 1.3 Mechanical properties 1.4 Durability Exercises Chapter 2 InorganicCementing Materials 2.1 Portland cement 2.2 Calcium sulfoaluminate cement 2.3 Calcium aluminate cements 2.4 Alkali-activated cement 2.5 Magnesium-based cements Exercises Chapter 3 Portland Cement Concrete 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Types of concrete 3.3 Raw materials 3.4 Concrete at fresh state 3.5 Mechanical properties 3.6 Deformation 3.7 Durability 3.8 Mix design 3.9 Self-compacting concrete and its application in high-speed rail 3.10 Steam-cured concrete Exercises Chapter 4 Metal 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Structural steel 4.3 Standards and selection of building steel 4.4 Corrosion and prevention of steel 4.5 Nonferrous metals Exercises Chapter 5 Wood 5. 1 Introduction 5.2 Structure and composition 5.3 Engineering properties 5.4 Wood-based composites 5.5 Durability Exercises Chapter 6 Polymers 6.1 Engineering plastics 6.2 Sealants 6.3 Adhesive 6.4 Fiber reinforced polymer Exercises Chapter 7 Asphalt 7. 1 Asphalt cement 7.2 Liquid asphalts 7.3 Asphalt concrete Exercises