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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... hardened concrete . During the mixing stage , fresh concrete is plastic and fluid , and is capable of being transported , placed , compacted , and molded into any shape . After attaining a level of hydration , it becomes a hard and ...
... HARDENED CONCRETE The properties of fresh concrete just described are of interest for just a few hours after the ingredients are mixed together ; beyond that , and for the remainder of the life of the structure , the properties of hardened ...
... hardening , especially in hot - weather applications or when the ambient temperature exceeds 90 ° F ( 32 ° C ) . High ... hardened concrete have not been studied . Water - reducing and High - range Water - reducing Admixtures . These ...