Question

Discuss the summary of “Journal of Materials Processing Technology 106(2000) 173-183, Advances in materials applied in civil engineering K. Flaga

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Summary:

In this study titled 'Advances in materials applied in civil engineering', the author outlines the benefits and problems of various types of construction materials used in the 19th and 20th century, and also the construction materials of the future. The study starts with the usage of steel as construction material, and explains the progress made in its usage over the years. The study then describes the benefits and future possibilities of carbon fiber reinforced polymer, an innovative construction material to achieve increased strength in building structure. It then describes the traditional and futuristic high performance concrete, its usage, benefits and limitations. Usage of the most common building material, wood is also discussed in the report. It predicts a continual usage of wood in construction in the future. The study ends with the discussion about glass and plastics as construction material, and their limitations. The report gives an idea about the usage, benefits and limitations of commonly used construction materials, and briefly describes the future applications of these materials in construction.