Basic Construction Materials - Hardcover

Marotta, Theodore

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 013089625X ISBN 13: 9780130896254

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

For an undergraduate Construction materials course with a lab component taught in departments of Construction Management/Technology and Architecture.

Offering an in-depth introduction to the real-world application of some of the most fundamental materials used in construction today, this informative and practical text reflects the latest industry standards, and fully prepares students for entry into the construction industry or for further study in construction methods, specification writing, design methods, or related engineering programs.

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: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 013089625X
• ISBN 13: 9780130896254
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 563