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Download or read book ICE Manual of Construction Materials written by Mike Forde and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 919 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This set comprises the following five titles: ICE Manual of Project Management; ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering; ICE Manual of Highway Design and Management; ICE Manual of Health and Safety in Construction and ICE Manual of Construction Materials.
Download or read book Sustainability of Construction Materials written by Jamal Khatib and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-12 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainability of Construction Materials, Second Edition, explores an increasingly important aspect of construction. In recent years, serious consideration has been given to environmental and societal issues in the manufacturing, use, disposal, and recycling of construction materials. This book provides comprehensive and detailed analysis of the sustainability issues associated with these materials, mainly in relation to the constituent materials, processing, recycling, and lifecycle environmental impacts. The contents of each chapter reflect the individual aspects of the material that affect sustainability, such as the preservation and repair of timber, the use of cement replacements in concrete, the prevention and control of metal corrosion and the crucial role of adhesives in wood products. Provides helpful guidance on lifecycle assessment, durability, recycling, and the engineering properties of construction materials Fully updated to take on new developments, with an additional nineteen chapters added to include natural stone, polymers and plastics, and plaster products Provides essential reading for individuals at all levels who are involved in the construction and selection, assessment and use, and maintenance of materials
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Download or read book Metals and Alloys written by Wei Sha and published by Institution of Civil Engineers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "ICE manual of construction materials is an invaluable resource for practising civil and structural engineers in consulting firms, government agencies, research institutes, universities and colleges. Its highly practical approach will guide and train readers towards achieving expertise in the use of major and emerging construction materials. Section 5 of the two-volume manual, Metals and alloys covers: the nature and behaviour of alloys; ferrous metals; aluminium, copper; zinc; titanium; and structural steel. Key features of the manual includes case studies, common problems and practical advice."--Publisher's description.
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Download or read book Basic Construction Materials written by Theodore W. Marotta and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1993 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an in-depth introduction covering some of the basic materials used in construction. Thorough coverage of industry standards provides preparation for further study in construction methods, specification writing, design methods, and so forth. Contains coverage of the most widely used construction materials, such as aggregates, asphalt, asphalt concrete, portland cement concrete, masonry, iron, steel, and wood.
Download or read book Basic Construction Materials written by Theodore W. Marotta and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of one of the most important works in the field of construction materials provides in-depth coverage of the most commonly used materials. The materials selected are aggregates; asphalt, asphalt concrete; Portland cement concrete; masonry; iron, steel; and wood. Some of the features of the new edition include revised and expanded review questions, new metric examples and problems, additional industry reference standards; a new chapter on plastics, glass, and sheetrock; updated appendix information on codes and standards; new illustrations throughout; and contains many updated A.S.T.M. standards.
Download or read book Construction Materials Reference Book written by David Doran and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the definitive reference source for professionals involved in the conception, design and specification stages of a construction project. The theory and practical aspects of each material is covered, with an emphasis being placed on properties and appropriate use, enabling broader, deeper understanding of each material leading to greater confidence in their application. Containing fifty chapters written by subject specialists, Construction Materials Reference Book covers the wide range of materials that are encountered in the construction process, from traditional materials such as stone through masonry and steel to advanced plastics and composites. With increased significance being placed on broader environmental issues, issues of whole life cost and sustainability are covered, along with health and safety aspects of both use and installation.
Download or read book Asphalts in Road Construction written by Robert N Hunter and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a useful guide to all facets of asphalt technology as applied to the construction and maintenance of highways and reflects the very best of UK asphalt and pavement technology. It covers all aspects of fully flexible road construction from foundation design through to surface treatment. The book also covers new materials.
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Download or read book ICE Manual of Construction Materials Metals and alloys Polymers Polymer fibre composites in civil engineering Timber Glass Non conventional materials Appendices written by M. C. Forde and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 919 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This set comprises the following five titles: ICE Manual of Project Management; ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering; ICE Manual of Highway Design and Management; ICE Manual of Health and Safety in Construction and ICE Manual of Construction Materials.
Download or read book Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers Pearson New International Edition written by Michael S. Mamlouk and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in Civil Engineering Materials, Construction Materials, and Construction Methods and Materials offered in Civil, Environmental, or Construction engineering departments. This introduction gives students a basic understanding of the material selection process and the behavior of materials — a fundamental requirement for all civil and construction engineers performing design, construction, and maintenance. The authors cover the various materials used by civil and construction engineers in one useful reference, limiting the vast amount of information available to the introductory level, concentrating on current practices, and extracting information that is relevant to the general education of civil and construction engineers. A large number of experiments, figures, sample problems, test methods, and homework problems gives students opportunity for practice and review.
Download or read book Advances in Asphalt Materials written by Shin-Che Huang and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-08 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The urgent need for infrastructure rehabilitation and maintenance has led to a rise in the levels of research into bituminous materials. Breakthroughs in sustainable and environmentally friendly bituminous materials are certain to have a significant impact on national economies and energy sustainability. This book will provide a comprehensive review on recent advances in research and technological developments in bituminous materials. Opening with an introductory chapter on asphalt materials and a section on the perspective of bituminous binder specifications, Part One covers the physiochemical characterisation and analysis of asphalt materials. Part Two reviews the range of distress (damage) mechanisms in asphalt materials, with chapters covering cracking, deformation, fatigue cracking and healing of asphalt mixtures, as well as moisture damage and the multiscale oxidative aging modelling approach for asphalt concrete. The final section of this book investigates alternative asphalt materials. Chapters within this section review such aspects as alternative binders for asphalt pavements such as bio binders and RAP, paving with asphalt emulsions and aggregate grading optimization. Provides an insight into advances and techniques for bituminous materials Comprehensively reviews the physicochemical characteristics of bituminous materials Investigate asphalt materials on the nano-scale, including how RAP/RAS materials can be recycled and how asphalt materials can self-heal and rejuvenator selection
