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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... lower than that of ordinary portland cement . The common blended ce- ments are portland pozzolan cement , pozzolan ... lower heat of hydration and lower thermal shrinkage than ordinary cement . It is better suited for massive structures ...
... lower than that of Type I cement , and thus is apt for use in mass concrete works such as piers and heavy footings . The lower heat of hydration is also beneficial when placing concrete in hot weather . Type II ce- ment is used , for ...
... lower the heat of hydration and control cracking . Silica fume ( micro - silica ) is added to increase the strength by increasing the density of concrete through pozzolanic action . High - strength concrete - which is used in high ...