Basic Construction Materials, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (March 10, 2010) © 2011

  • Theodore Marotta
  • John Coffey University of Leicester
  • Cynthia LaFleur-Brown
  • Christine LaPlante
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A renewed focus on sustainability

Basic Construction Methods, 8th Edition, offers an in-depth introduction to the real-world application of some of the most fundamental materials used in construction today including aggregates, asphalt and asphalt concrete, Portland cement and Portland cement concrete, iron, steel, masonry, and wood. This informative and practical text reflects the latest industry standards from ASTM and ACI and fully prepares students for entry into the construction industry or for further study in construction methods, specification writing, design methods, or related engineering programs. This edition takes a renewed focus on sustainability, the environmental costs of materials production, and the ability to recycle construction materials.

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Aggregates
  • 3. Asphalt
  • 4. Portland Cement Concrete
  • 5. Iron and Steel
  • 6. Wood
  • 7. Masonry
  • Appendices
  • Metrics.
  • Formulas for Areas and Volumes.
  • ASTM Standards Relating to Aggregates.
  • ASTM Standards Relating to Asphalt Concrete.
  • ASTM Standards Relating to Concrete.
  • ASTM Standards Relating to Masonry.
  • ASTM Standard Practice for Selecting Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight, and Mass Concrete.
  • APA - The Engineered Wood Association Design Tables for Glulam Garage Door Headers and Substituting Glulam for Steel or Solid-Sawn Lumber Beams.
  • Index

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