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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... polyethylene is composed of hydrocarbon chains consisting of hundreds or thousands of carbon atoms as compared to a ... polyethylene , polypropylene , polystyrene , and polyvinyl chloride ( Table 8.1 ) . The majority of plastics in use ...
... polyethylene products of indefinite length ( such as pipes , tubes , rods , and edg- ings ) are commonly manufactured using this process . Thermoplastic products can also be produced by molding . In the injection molding process , the ...
... Polyethylene Thermoplastic 0.92 1.8-4.0 19-160 0.4-2.4 Coefficient of expansion [ per ° F x 10-6 ( per ° C × 10 ... Polyethylene is also a common thermoplastic , with a specific gravity of about 0.92 . It is a tough , weather - resisting ...