Basic construction materials

This new edition is a practical, basic book which prepares the reader for work in the construction field: designing, supplying materials, selecting materials, building, or inspecting a builder's operations. Among its features, the book: deals only with basic materials; provides a solid preparation for more advanced courses in construction methods, design methods, specification writing, or for entering the construction field; focuses on aggregates, asphalt, portland cement, concrete, masonry, iron, steel, and wood; includes a new chapter on masonry covering brick, tile, and clay with information on Fire Rating, Thermal Properties, and Acoustical Properties.

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.