Civil Engineering MaterialsThis book deals with properties, applications and analysis of important materials of construction/civil engineering. It offers full coverage of how materials are made or obtained, their physical properties, their mechanical properties, how they are used in construction, how they are tested in the lab, and their strength characteristics--information that is essential for material selection and elementary design. Contains illustrative examples and tables and figures from professional organizations. KEY TOPICS: Considers all common materials of civil engineering/construction--and looks at each in depth: e.g., physical properties, mechanical properties, code provisions, methods of testing, quality control, construction procedures, and material selection. Discusses laboratory testing procedures for selected tests--provides step-by-step descriptions of laboratory test procedures to determine properties of materials. All test procedures are based on relevant ASTM specification. MARKET: For Civil Engineers, Construction Engineers, Architects, and Agricultural Engineers. |
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... softwoods . Table 5.1 lists some common softwood and hardwood species . The terms " hardwood " and " softwood " refer to the botanical origin of the par- ticular wood , and do not necessarily indicate the relative hardness or density of ...
... softwood . Softwood lumber grading is based on general guidelines set in the American Softwood Lumber Standards issued in 1970 ( PS20-70 ) . But a number of softwood lumber trade associations , such as West Coast Lumber Inspection ...
... Softwood plywood • Hardwood plywood Softwood plywood is manufactured using softwood logs , most commonly Douglas Fir and Southern Pine . It is used principally as a construction material , in floor panels , roof panels , wall sheathing ...