Civil Engineering Material Testing

Author: Bai Yan, Liu Yubo, Editors
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This textbook is developed in accordance with the teaching requirements of the core course "Building Materials Testing" in the "Training and Guidance Program for Cultivating Skilled Shortage Talents in the Construction Industry" for secondary vocational schools, while also referencing the qualification requirements for construction quality control positions. The main content includes: testing management and basic knowledge; performance testing of building sand, gravel, cement, fly ash, and admixtures; performance testing of building steel, asphalt, and waterproofing materials; concrete and mortar mix proportion calculation and adjustment; performance testing of concrete mixtures; mechanical performance testing of concrete; on-site inspection, acceptance, and control of building materials. During the writing process, the textbook adheres to the principle of "necessary and sufficient," incorporating the requirements standards of testing engineering positions, making it highly practical. In terms of content, it strives to integrate new testing standards, testing methods, evaluation criteria, and testing precautions, and is equipped with relevant testing training projects, emphasizing the cultivation of students' hands-on operational skills. It can be used as a textbook for material testing in construction (municipal) construction programs in secondary vocational schools, as well as a training textbook or reference for related professional positions.