Materials for Civil and Highway Engineers by Kenneth Derucher

Materials for Civil and Highway Engineers by Kenneth Derucher

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Suitable for sophomore/junior-level introductory courses in Civil Engineering Materials or Materials of Construction, this text includes various environmental concerns and construction trends and covers basic concepts of civil and highway engineering materials. It outlines the laboratory test procedures for quality control and the ASTM standards.

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Materials for Civil and Highway Engineers by Kenneth Derucher

KEY BENEFITS: This book covers the basic concepts of civil and highway engineering materials, including current environmental concerns and construction trends. The authors outline the appropriate laboratory test procedures for quality control and provide a complete list of ASTM standards. KEY TOPICS: Discusses the engineering performance of concrete, cements, asphalts, soil, aggregate, timber, metals, and plastics. Contains coverage of environmental concerns, emphasizing considerations regarding hazardous materials and waste disposal, contaminated soil, and remedial options. Includes a chapter on Miscellaneous Material which includes glass, concrete block, brick, and mortar, rounds out the coverage of materials most widely used by civil and highway engineers. MARKET: For highway engineers, test engineers, material science engineers, and materials inspectors.
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ISBN 13 9780139050435
ISBN 10 0139050434
Title Materials for Civil and Highway Engineers
Author Kenneth Derucher
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pearson Education (US)
Year published 1998-05-02
Number of pages 480
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