Civil Engineering Materials - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333348087 ISBN 13: 9780333348086

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1983

Synopsis

This textbook provides a comprehensive treatment of the wide range of materials used in civil engineering. It is written primarily for undergraduate students of civil engineering, building science and related disciplines, but should also serve as a useful reference source for practising engineers. In this fourth edition all sections have been revised to maintain an up-to-date coverage of civil engineering materials. The fundamental properties of soils are treated in greater depth than usual in recognition of their importance as constructional materials. Throughout the book, emphasis has been placed on the factors affecting engineering decisions. This should help the student understand the importance of material behaivour in both design and construction.

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Contents:
Preface - Acknowledgements - European Standards - List of Contributors - Introduction - PART 1: METALS; V.John - Introduction - Structure of Metals - Deformation of Metals - Strengthening Mechanisms - Behaviour in Service - Metallic Materials in Construction - PART 2: TIMBER; J.G.L.Munday - Introduction - Structure of Wood - Production of Solid Timber Sections - Durability of Timber - Properties and Uses of Solid Timber - Processed Timber Products - PART 3: CONCRETE; R.K.Dhir & N.Jackson - Constituent Materials - Properties of Fresh Concrete - Properties of Hardened Concrete - Concrete Durability - Assessment of In-situ Concrete Quality - Concrete Mix Design and Quality Control - PART 4: BITUMINOUS MATERIALS; J.M.Edwards - Introduction - Bituminous Binders - Properties of Bitumen-aggregate Mixes - Design of Bitumen-aggregate Mixes PART 5: SOILS; D.G.McKinlay - Introduction - Formation, Exploration and Sampling of Soils - Bulk Properties - Coarser- and Finer-grained Soils - Soil Classification - Water in Soils - Compressibility of Soil - Shear Strength of Soil - Soil Stabilisation by Compaction - Engineering Applications - PART 6: POLYMERS; C.Hall - Introduction - Materials Science of Polymers - Polymer Technology - Properties of Polymer Materials - Polymers in Civil Engineering - PART 7: BRICKS AND BLOCKS; R.K.Dhir, C.Hall & N.Jackson - Introduction - Clay Brick - Calcium Silicate Brick - Concrete Block - Brickwork and Blockwork - Index

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333348087
• ISBN 13: 9780333348086
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 434
• Editor: Jackson N.