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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... determine its weight in water : C ( g ) . Note that the wire basket should be immersed to a depth sufficient to cover it and the test sample during weighing . 6. Remove the sample from the wire basket . 7. Dry the sample to constant ...
... determine the compressive strength In most structures , the mix design calculations are determined by the required compressive strength of the concrete ( Table 3.6 ) . How ever , when concrete strength is not specified ( as in ...
... determine its compressive strength , water retention , and air content . The compressive strength is usually determined by making 2 - in . cubes and , after curing for 28 days , testing them in compression . There is no requirement on ...