Civil Engineering Materials and Their Testing

Civil Engineering Materials and their Testing introduces the reader to the basic construction materials like cement, aggregate, concrete, steel and brick. It gives an account of their origin, classifications, engineering properties, qualities, and standard tests. Each test includes its objective, apparatus/equipments, material requirements, formula, precautions and stepwise procedure in a lucid manner. Space for observations and results are also provided. Factors affecting different materials properties are also covered. It also deals with the functioning and maintenance of a variety of well-labeled apparatus and modern testing machines.

Cement - Introduction / Chemistry of Cement / Types, Properties and Uses of cement / Testing of Cement / Field Testing of Cement / Laboratory Testing of Cement / Experiments / Aggregate - Introduction / Classification of Aggregates / Sampling of Aggregates for Tests / Testing of Aggregates / Experiments / Cement Concrete - Introduction / Properties of Concrete / Workability / Factors Influencing Workability / Segregation and Bleeding / Strength of Concrete / Qualities of a Good Concrete/ Compression Testing Machine / Flexure Strength Testing Machine / Experiments / Steel - Introduction / Mechanical Properties of Ductile Materials/ Factors Affecting Impact Value / Testing Machines and their Maintenance / Experiments / Brick - Classification of Burnt Clay Bricks / Size and Weight of Bricks / Testing of Bricks / Qualities of a Good Brick / Experiments.

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