Civil Engineering Materials

Author: Wu Keru Zhang Xiong
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book primarily introduces the basic composition, material properties, quality requirements, and testing methods of commonly used building materials in civil engineering. The content includes hydraulic lime, cement, concrete, mortar, steel, wood, stone, wall materials, roof materials, waterproofing materials, thermal insulation, sound absorption, and soundproofing materials, as well as decorative building materials and building plastics. This book is compiled according to the basic requirements of technical foundation courses set by the Ministry of Education of China and is intended as a teaching material for civil engineering majors in colleges and universities. It can also serve as a reference for architects, construction personnel, management professionals, and supervisory technicians.