Basic Construction Materials
Language: English
Published by Pearson Education (US), 2004
- Hardcover
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Basic Construction Methods, Eighth Edition, offers 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. This new edition takes a renewed focus on sustainability, the environmental costs of materials production, and the ability to recycle construction materials.
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- Title
- Basic Construction Materials
- Author
- Theodore Marotta
- Publisher
- Pearson Education (US)
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0131433873
- ISBN 13
- 9780131433878
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 book reflects the latest industry standards from ASTM and ACI. Comprehensive coverage of the industry's most current standards and how they relate to basic construction materials. Basic material coverage considers some of the most commonly used materials in construction–aggregates, asphalt and asphalt concrete, Portland cement and Portland cement concrete, masonry, ferrous metals, and wood. The book covers for each material, how they are selected and tested, their properties and uses, methods of extraction and processing, auxiliary equipment, and more. Fully prepares readers for entry into the construction industry or for further study in construction methods, specification writing, design methods, or related engineering programs.
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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.
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