Civil Engineering Materials

Author: Liu Xiangshun
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Publish Date: 2001-02-01
Features: This book primarily introduces the basic theories and fundamental knowledge of civil engineering materials. It is divided into four main parts: Basic Properties, Basic Materials, Architectural Functional Materials, and Material Testing. The Basic Properties, (Fired Bricks), Natural Stones, Inorganic Aerated Cementitious Materials, Cement, Cement Concrete, Building Mortar, Asphalt Mixtures, Building Steel, Wood and Products, Glass and Ceramics, Organic Polymer Materials, Waterproofing Materials, Thermal Insulation and Sound Absorbing Materials, Architectural Decorative Materials, and Civil Engineering Material Experimental Basic Knowledge, totaling seventeen chapters. It describes the basic composition, characteristics, and applications of materials, technical requirements, and other fundamental knowledge. The book adopts the current new technical standards and legal metrological units. Each chapter is preceded by "Basic Requirements" and followed by review questions. This book serves as a textbook for undergraduate civil engineering programs and other civil engineering-related majors in higher education institutions. It can also be used as a reference for correspondence courses, evening universities, self-study examinations, junior college-related majors, and civil engineering technical personnel.