Description
The main objective kept in mind in writing this book is to familiarize the readers with various types of construction materials their manufacture or production, classification, important physical and chemical properties, their uses advantages, disadvantages, testing etc. The book has been written in a very simple and lucid language, illustrated with neatly drawn diagrams and problems The book is designed keeping in mind syllabus of various universities, AIME, The book will prove equally useful to the practicing engineers.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Stones.
Chapter 2: Bricks, Tiles and other Clay Products.
Chapter 3: Lime.
Chapter 4: Cement.
Chapter 5: Aggregates ( Fine and Coarse ).
Chapter 6: Mortars.
Chapter 7: Concrete.
Chapter 8: Timber and Allied Products.
Chapter 9: Ferrous Metals and Alloys.
Chapter 10: Non-Ferrous Metals and Alloys.
Chapter 11: Plastics in Buildings.
Chapter 12: Paints, Varnishes and Protection of Metal.
Chapter 13: Glass.
Chapter 14: Bituminous Materials.
Chapter 15: Miscellaneous Materials.
Author
Dr. S. K. Sharma has a brilliant academic record in the faculty of Civil Engineering. He graduated from IIT Kharagpur obtaining B. Tech. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering. He did his M.Sc. (Engineering) with distinction from Punjab University and completed his Ph.D. work in record time. He joined Punjab Engineering College and has a teaching experience of more than thirty years. He was deputed by Government of India on foreign assignments for five years. He has published a large number of research papers both national as well as International level.
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