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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... limestone , dolomite , and serpentine . Nearly 55 percent of the mineral composition of slate is mica . Common Rocks . The principal mineral constituents of granite are quartz and feldspar , with varying amounts of other minerals such ...
... limestone ( in compression ) is in the range of 2,000 to 7,000 ksi ( 13.8 to 48.3 GPa ) . Sandstone generally has a lower mod- ulus , which may range from 1,000 to 5,000 ksi ( 6.9 to 34.5 GPa ) . The modulus of elas- ticity of portland ...
... limestone and an air - entraining agent , mixed with portland ce- ment . Its chemical makeup is not regulated and varies between brands . The admix- ture and limestone in the cement provide good workability and water retention , the two ...