CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1 Material Science and Engineering
1.2 A Historical Perspective
1.2.1 Critical Position in Civil Engineering.
1.2.2 Historical Progress
1.2.3 Future Tendency
1.3 Classification, Properties and Selection
1.3.1 Classification
1.3.2 Properties
1.3.3 Selection and Use
1.4 Standards
Problems
CHAPTER 2 Concepts of Civil Engineering Materials
2.1 Physical Properties
2.1.1 Density, Apparent Density, Bulk Density and Loose Density
2.1.2 Solidity and Porosity
2.2 Mechanical Properties
2.2.1 Strength
2.2.2 Stress and Strain
2.2.3 Elastic and Plastic Deformation
2.2.4 Brittleness, Ductility and Toughness
2.2.5 Hardness and Wear Resistance
2.3 Properties Related toWater
2.3.1 Hydrophilic & Hydrophobic Property
2.3.2 Water Absorption and Hygroscopicity
2.3.3 Water Resistance
2.3.4 Impermeability
2.3.5 Freezing and Thawing Resistance
2.4 Durability
Problems
CHAPTER 3 Inorganic Binding Materials
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Hydraulic Cement
3.1.2 Nonhydraulic Cement
3.2 Portland Cement
3.2.1 Manufacture
3.2.2 Cement Chemistry
3.2.3 Hydration
3.2.4 Pores in Hydrated Cement
3.2.5 Properties
3.2.6 Corrosion and Prevention
3.3 Mineral AdmixtUres and Blended Cements
3.3.1 Mineral Admixtures
3.3.2 Blended Cements
3.4 Other Types of Cement
3.4.1 High-alumina Cement
3.4.2 White Cement
3.4.3 Expansive Cement
3.4.4 Low-alkali Cement
Problems
CHAPTER 4 Aggregates
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Classification
4.2.1 Based on Source or Method of Manufacture
4.2.2 Based on Size
4.2.3 Based on Density
4.3 Properties
4.3.1 Particle Shape and Surface Texture
4.3.2 States Based on Moisture Level
4.3.3 Strength, Modulus of Elasticity and Impact Value
4.3.4 Chemical Properties
4.3.5 Soundness, Abrasion Resistance and Durability
4.4 Gradation and Ingredient Proportion Design of Aggregates
4.4.1 Gradation and Sieve Analysis
4.4.2 Fineness Modulus of Fine Aggregates
4.4.3 Maximum Size of Coarse Aggregates
4.4.4 Gradation Theories and Gradation Limits
4.4.5 Ingredient,Proportion Design of Aggregates.
Problems
CHAPTER 5 Cenerete
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Constituent Materials
5.2.1 Cement
5.2.2 Aggregates
5.2.3 Mixing Water & Curing Water
5.2.4 Admixtures
5.3 Properties of Fresh Concrete
5.3.1 Workability
5.3.2 Segregation and Bleeding
5.3.3 Factors Affecting Workability
5.3.4 Behavior during Setting
5.4 Mixing, Placing, Handling and Curing Fresh Concrete
5.4.1 Mixing
5.4.2 Pumping, Placing and Handling
5.4.3 Curing
5.5 Mechanical Properties of Hardened Concrete
5.5.1 Stress-Strain Diagram and Modulus of Elasticity
5.5.2 Compressive Strength and Strength Grades
5.5.3 Other Strength
5.5.4 Influencing Factors
5.6 Dimensional Stability
5.6.1 Shrinkage and Cracking
5.6.2 Creep
5.7 Durability
5.7.1 Physical Attack
5.7.2 Chemical Attack
5.8 Mix Proportioning Design of Concrete
5.8.1 Introduction
5.8.2 Mix Design Procedures
5.8.3 Example
5.9 Advanced Concrete
5.9.1 High-Strength Concrete
5.9.2 High-Performance Concrete
5.9.3 Lightweight & Heavyweight Concrete
5.9.4 Self-Consolidating Concrete and Shotcrete
5.9.5 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
5.9.6 Roller-Compacted Concrete
5.9.7 Polymer Concrete
Problems
CHAPTER 6 Structural Steels
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Manufacture and Types of Steel
6.2.1 Iron and Steel
6.2.2 Manufacture
6.2.3 Types of Steel
6.3 Mechanical Properties
6.3.1 Stress-Strain Behavior
6.3.2 Impact Toughness and Cold Brittleness
6.3.3 Cold-Bending Property
6.3.4 Fatigue Damage
6.4 Cold Working, Aging and Weldability of Steel
6.4.1 Cold Working and Aging
6.4.2 Weldability
6.5 Standards and Selection
6.5.1 Structural Steels
6.5.2 Steels in Reinforced Concrete
6.6 Corrosion and Control
6.6.1 Corrosion Mechanism
6.6.2 Corrosion Control
Problems
CHAPTER 7 Asphalt Binders and Asphalt Mixtures
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Petroleum Asphalt
7.2.1 Production and Classification
7.2.2 Composition and Structure
7.2.3 Properties
7.3 Asphalt Mixtures
7.3.1 Types
7.3.2 Composition and Structure
7.3.3 Response to Applied Loads
7.3.4 Response to Moisture and Temperature
7.3.5 Binder-Aggregate Bonding
7.3.6 Additives and Fillers
7.3.7 Mix Design Methods
Problems
Glossary
References