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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... slump in cold climates . Consistency and Slump . Consistency is a measure of concrete's wetness or fluidity , and depends on the mix proportions and properties of ingredients . It is an important component of workability . Wet mix is ...
Shan Somayaji. ( a ) Near - zero slump ( b ) Normal slump ( c ) Shear slump Figure 3.8 Types of slump . ( d ) Collapse slump A very dry mix , one with a low water content , will have a near zero slump . Lightweight aggregates absorb much ...
... slump are not critically binding . For thin walls , a wet mix or a mixture with high slump may be required . Most specifications permit the use of concrete of lower than recommended slump , provided it is properly placed and ...