Civil Engineering Materials
This practical textbook introduces the materials central to civil engineering and construction. It covers their properties, uses, testing methods, code provisions, quality control, durability, corrosion, and selection, with focused treatment of concrete, aggregates, soil, wood, asphalt, masonry, metals, plastics, stone, and composites.
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Civil Engineering Materials presents the common materials used in civil engineering and construction, including concrete, mortar, grout, soil, wood, asphalt, aggregates, masonry, metals, plastics, stone, admixtures, and composites.
The text examines the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties, uses, specifications, and selection of these materials from a civil engineering perspective.
Topics include rocks and aggregates, cement and concrete, wood, reinforcing steel, durability, corrosion, acceptance criteria, and the effects of ingredients, mix proportions, environment, and construction practices on concrete strength.
Illustrative examples, tables, figures, chapter-end problems, and step-by-step laboratory testing procedures support classroom and laboratory study. Test procedures are based on relevant ASTM specifications.
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