In its 27th edition, the Wendehorst Building Materials Science is now presented in a new format, fully revised and updated. With numerous illustrations, a clear page layout, and a newly structured content, the book allows readers to find information even more quickly. All material properties are systematically presented. Following the concepts and fundamentals of statistical considerations and calculation methods, the most important building materials are addressed in individual sections. A new topic included is building materials and their recycling.