A Handbook of Testing Materials offers a practical, classroom-to-workshop guide to evaluating metals, cements, timber, and other building materials.
It presents tested methods, apparatus, and data crucial for engineers, students, and inspectors alike.
Written for everyday use, the book emphasizes clear procedures, real-world examples, and the kind of fault- finding that helps ensure safe and reliable construction. It covers general properties, tension, compression, bending, torsion, impact, hardness, and wear, with attention to both laboratory and field testing.
- How to set up and read common testing machines for metals and other materials.
- Techniques for measuring strain, stress, and work done during tests.
- Practical tests for cement, reinforced concrete, timber, and miscellaneous samples.
- Guidance on interpreting results and applying standards in real projects.
Ideal for readers in engineering, construction, and material science who need reliable, ready-to-use testing knowledge.