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  • Sound Transmission and Insulation in Brick and Masonry Walls
    Article - 21 Mar 2002
    The ability of brick and masonry walls to insulate against sound transmission is an important design characteristic.
  • Cement and Concrete - History and Development
    Article - 13 Mar 2002
    Concrete has been around since 5600BC. Developments since then are outlined including the discovery of portland cement. The composition and hydration or 'curing' of portland cements are explained as...
  • Titanium - Architectural Suitability
    Article - 4 Mar 2002
    Excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance make titanium an ideal material for architectural applications. The reasons for its suitability including light weight, high strength, energy...
  • Titanium - Applications
    Article - 4 Mar 2002
    The excellent properties possessed by titanium make it a highly useful material. Applications in aerospace (e.g. engines and structures)and industrial applications are covered, as are emerging...
  • Titanium - Corrosion by Water
    Article - 5 Feb 2002
    Titanium is highly resistant to corrosion by water, steam and seawater, except at elevated temperatures. Other corrosion mechanisms such as stress corrosion cracking, corrosion fatigue, biofouling,...
  • Solid State Joining Techniques
    Article - 23 Oct 2001
    Solid state joining processes are alternatives to fusion welding and can be applied to polymers as well as metals. They usually involve the use of heat and pressure to join parts. Heat may be...
  • Superconducting Motors
    Article - 15 Oct 2001
    Superconducting motors based on high temperature superconductors are much more efficient than conventional electric motors and can be made smaller, lighter and more economically. They have enormous...
  • Packaging Materials
    Article - 5 Jun 2001
    Paper, natural fibres, glass, metals and many plastics are used as packaging materials. The reasons for their use and developments in the packaging industry are explained.
  • Aluminium - The Resource
    Article - 23 Apr 2001
    Aluminium is one of the most abundant elements in the earths crust. The extraction, refining and environmental impacts of these processes are considered, as are recycling, and future product and...
  • An Introduction to Materials on Display
    Article - 11 Apr 2001
    This article looks at technologies that have been used for displays for video output. The materials and technologies associated with emerging technologies such as LCD's, PDP's, FED's are described as...

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