Basic Construction Materials: Methods and Testing - Hardcover

Herubin, Charles A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 083590394X ISBN 13: 9780835903943

Publisher: Longman Higher Education, 1987

Synopsis

This book is an in-depth introduction covering some of the basic materials used in construction. Thorough coverage of text material as well as industry standards provides preparation for further study in construction methods, specification writing, design methods, and so forth.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Here is a revised edition of a classic text presenting in-depth coverage of the most important materials used in the construction industry: aggregates, asphalt, asphalt concrete, masonry, Portland cement, Portland cement concrete, ferrous metals, and wood. In addition, industry standards from the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), and the Engineered Wood Association are included.

Key features of this new edition:

• New illustration and problems.
• Updated to reflect the latest research on the construction materials covered.
• Metric information for those engaged in international work, U.S. government work, or any job requiring metric analysis.
• Includes the latest industry standards from ASTM and ACI.
• New charts on volume and area calculations.

About this edition

• Publisher: Longman Higher Education
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 083590394X
• ISBN 13: 9780835903943
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 342