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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... TREATMENT AND DURABILITY Wood is a very durable construction material and ... heat , unprotected wood de- cays . The rapidity with which lumber decays ... treatment . Wood needs to be chemically treated mainly for two reasons : • To ...
... treatment is to be placed and prevents the upward migration of capillary water . A well - compacted and finished ... heat . The slurry ( binder and other components ) penetrates cracks and seals them . It also gives a new surface to the ...
... Heat treatment • Mechanical work Carbon and alloying elements affect both physical properties ( such as weldability and corrosion ) and mechanical properties ( such as yield strength , tensile strength , and ductility ) . Mechanical ...