Basic Construction Materials: Methods and Testing - Hardcover

Marotta, Theodore W.; Herubin, Charles A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130595853 ISBN 13: 9780130595850

Publisher: Lebanon, Indiana, U.S.A.: Prentice Hall, 1992

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 from ASTM and ACI, 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 Publisher

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.

From the Back Cover

This new edition of a classic presents 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. Metric information is included for those engaged in international work, U.S. government work, or any job requiring metric analysis. The text reflects the latest industry standards and fully prepares students for entry into the construction industry or for further study in construction methods.

Some of the key features include:

• Current industry standards from ASTM and ACI.
• New illustrations and examples.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lebanon, Indiana, U.S.A.: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0130595853
• ISBN 13: 9780130595850
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 432