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Civil engineering materials for transportation infrastructure

This book aims to introduce the knowledge, tests, and designs of materials in civil engineering. The scope of this book includes the fundamental mechanical and physical properties of materials; properties, tests, and gradation designs of aggregates; production, composition, hydration, properties, an...

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Other Authors: Dong, Qiao, 1942-, Chen, Xueqin,, Gao, Yin,, Hu, Jianying,, Chen, Xianhua, 1976-, Xu, Guangji,, SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Singapore : Springer, 2023.
Singapore : 2023.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 296 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
Subjects:
Pavements -- Design and construction.
Pavements -- Testing.
Civil engineering.
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Summary
  • Contents
  • 1 Fundamentals of Civil Engineering Materials
  • 1.1 Classifications
  • 1.2 Mechanical Properties
  • 1.2.1 Deformation
  • 1.2.2 Stress and Strain
  • 1.2.3 Strength
  • 1.2.4 Elasticity
  • 1.2.5 Plasticity
  • 1.2.6 Toughness
  • 1.2.7 Brittleness
  • 1.2.8 Stiffness
  • 1.2.9 Ductility
  • 1.2.10 Hardness
  • 1.2.11 Viscosity
  • 1.2.12 Viscoelasticity
  • 1.3 Non-mechanical Properties
  • 1.3.1 Density
  • 1.3.2 Thermal Properties
  • 1.3.3 Surface Properties
  • 1.3.4 Water-Related Properties
  • 1.3.5 Durability
  • 1.3.6 Workability
  • References.
  • 2 Aggregates
  • 2.1 Production of Aggregates
  • 2.1.1 Aggregate Sources
  • 2.1.2 Types of Rocks
  • 2.1.3 Physical Properties of Rocks
  • 2.1.4 Mechanical Properties of Rocks
  • 2.1.5 Chemical Properties of Rocks
  • 2.1.6 Crusher
  • 2.2 Physical Properties of Coarse Aggregates
  • 2.2.1 Sampling
  • 2.2.2 Sieve Analysis and Gradation
  • 2.2.3 Aggregate Size
  • 2.2.4 Moisture Condition
  • 2.2.5 Density
  • 2.2.6 Unit Weight and Voids in Aggregates
  • 2.2.7 Angularity and Flakiness
  • 2.2.8 Fractured Faces and Crushed Particle
  • 2.3 Mechanical Properties of Coarse Aggregates
  • 2.3.1 Crushing Value.
  • 2.3.2 Impact Value
  • 2.3.3 Polished Stone Value
  • 2.3.4 Abrasion Value
  • 2.3.5 Soundness
  • 2.4 Alkali Reaction
  • 2.5 Properties of Fine Aggregates
  • 2.5.1 Density
  • 2.5.2 Unit Weight and Void Ratio
  • 2.5.3 Angularity
  • 2.5.4 Fineness Modulus
  • 2.5.5 Sand Equivalency
  • 2.5.6 Methylene Blue Test
  • 2.6 Filler
  • 2.7 Gradation Design
  • 2.7.1 Gradation Curves
  • 2.7.2 Gradation Theory
  • 2.7.3 Gradation Design
  • References
  • 3 Inorganic Binding Materials
  • 3.1 Lime
  • 3.1.1 Production
  • 3.1.2 Slaking and Hardening
  • 3.1.3 Properties
  • 3.2 Production of Cement
  • 3.2.1 Classification.
  • 3.2.2 Production
  • 3.2.3 Composition
  • 3.3 Hydration of Cement
  • 3.3.1 Hydration Products
  • 3.3.2 Hydration Process
  • 3.3.3 Influencing Factors
  • 3.4 Properties of Cement
  • 3.4.1 Density
  • 3.4.2 Fineness
  • 3.4.3 Consistency
  • 3.4.4 Setting Time
  • 3.4.5 Soundness
  • 3.4.6 Strength
  • 3.4.7 Hydration Heat
  • 3.4.8 Voids
  • 3.5 Corrosion
  • 3.5.1 Soft Water Corrosion
  • 3.5.2 Sulfate Attack
  • 3.5.3 Magnesium Corrosion
  • 3.5.4 Carbonation
  • 3.5.5 Acid Corrosion
  • 3.5.6 Measures
  • 3.6 Supplementary Materials and Blended Cement
  • 3.6.1 Supplementary Materials
  • 3.6.2 Blended Cement.

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