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Behaviour of Materials in Fire

Several factors affect fire spreading in domestic fires such as ignition, thermal inertia, heat release rates and smoke and gas generation by materials present. The measurement of heat release rates and fire inhibitors such as intumescents are also covered.

26 Mar 2002

Brick Walls - Expansion and Expansion Gaps

Clay based bricks naturally expand over a period of years after they have been manufactured.

22 Mar 2002

Sound Transmission and Insulation in Brick and Masonry Walls

The ability of brick and masonry walls to insulate against sound transmission is an important design characteristic.

21 Mar 2002

Titanium and Titanium Alloys - General Machining

Machining of titanium is not as simple as some other metals, mainly due to thermal effects. Suggestions for milling, boring, turning, drilling, tapping, grinding, cutting, electrochemical machining, chemical milling and electrodischarge machining, including tools and cutting speeds are given.

19 Mar 2002

Steel Reinforced Concrete - Corrosion of the Reinforcing Steel

Steel will corrode in most environments. Its behaviour in concrete is addressed. Aspects such as the concrete environment, factors affecting corrosion rates, production realities, deterioration mechanisms, stages of deterioration and modes of deterioration are covered.

From Corrosion Protection Association 13 Mar 2002

Cement and Concrete - History and Development

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 well as the benefits of steel reinforcement.

From Corrosion Protection Association 13 Mar 2002

Cathodic Protection of Steel in Concrete - The International Perspective

This report summarises the development of cathodic protection of steel in concrete. It reports on the technology development and uptake across the world as well as applications and benefits.

From Corrosion Protection Association 12 Mar 2002

Supercritical Fluids - Applications

The unique properties of supercritical fluids have lead to their use in nanomaterial production for applications such as biomaterials, foams, high internal phase emulsions, lithography and metal nanoparticles. Many other potential applications also exist for these materials.

11 Mar 2002

Superalloys for Coal Fired Power Generation

Superalloys are emerging as a viable alternative to ceramic filters for clean burning coal power generators. The possibility of creating thin filters with high surface area and limited susceptibility to thermal shock makes them an attractive prospect.

11 Mar 2002

Biomaterials for Growing Mammalian Cells

Researchers at MIT have successfully produced a biomaterial that supports living nerve cells. These peptide based scaffolds may one day serve to help victims of spinal chord injuries.

5 Mar 2002