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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... discussed . Curing is a process of maintaining the progress of hydration , without which concrete will not attain any of the desired prop- erties . Environmental factors influence the rate of strength development , shrinkage , and other ...
... discussed . To attain sufficient dimensional stability in civil engineering structures , large components of plastics are needed in load - bearing construction . This may prove uneconomical and impractical . Because of low stiffness and ...
... discussed in the following paragraphs , are listed here : • Particle - size distribution or composition • Grain size and shape • Water content • Density ( unit weight ) Specific gravity • Void ratio • Crystal size and shape Important ...