Materials for construction : civil engineering fundamentals /
Henderson, Picard
Materials for construction : civil engineering fundamentals / Picard Henderson. - New York, NY : Larsen & Keller, c2019. - vii, 227 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm - Textbook series .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Common building materials -- Concrete and cement -- Steel and wood -- Bricks and stones -- Moisture protection in construction.
"Civil engineering is a branch of engineering that is concerned with the construction design and maintenance of physical infrastructure such as bridges, roads, dams, airports, sewage systems, railways, etc. Many different types of building materials are used for the construction of buildings and structures. Some traditional materials are timber and blockwork. Concrete, cold rolled steet framing, composite materials, structural steel, plastics, veneer, etc. are also used in construction. This book provides comprehensive insights into the fields of civil engineering. It discusses the different materials that are used in construction in extensive detail. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline."--Back cover
9781641720618 (paperback)
Building materials
Civil engineering
TA403.6 / H38 2019
Materials for construction : civil engineering fundamentals / Picard Henderson. - New York, NY : Larsen & Keller, c2019. - vii, 227 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm - Textbook series .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Common building materials -- Concrete and cement -- Steel and wood -- Bricks and stones -- Moisture protection in construction.
"Civil engineering is a branch of engineering that is concerned with the construction design and maintenance of physical infrastructure such as bridges, roads, dams, airports, sewage systems, railways, etc. Many different types of building materials are used for the construction of buildings and structures. Some traditional materials are timber and blockwork. Concrete, cold rolled steet framing, composite materials, structural steel, plastics, veneer, etc. are also used in construction. This book provides comprehensive insights into the fields of civil engineering. It discusses the different materials that are used in construction in extensive detail. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline."--Back cover
9781641720618 (paperback)
Building materials
Civil engineering
TA403.6 / H38 2019