Bøger af Cayson Carter

Civil engineering refers to the application of scientific and physical principles for the design, development and maintenance of both the man-made and naturally built environments. This comprises infrastructure including buildings, highways, airports, sewage systems, bridges, pipelines, railways, canals, power plants and dams. The basic materials utilized in civil engineering applications are bitumen and bituminous materials, reinforced and structural steels, cement and concrete, structural clay, and concrete units. The success of civil engineering projects heavily relies on the quality of the materials used, therefore it is crucial to have testing tools that can deliver precise and repeatable results to customers. The testing of materials in civil engineering can be done through destructive and non-destructive methods. Non-destructive testing (NDT) refers to a type of method used to evaluate the long-term viability and strength of existing concrete structures using a set of non-invasive inspection procedures. This book aims to shed light on the various materials used in civil engineering as well as their testing and applications. Researchers and students in the field of civil engineering will be assisted by it.

Civil engineering refers to a professional engineering discipline that is primarily concerned with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment. The types of structures formed in civil engineering include canals, pipelines, roads, structural components of buildings, bridges, airports, railways, dams and sewage systems. There are a wide range of building materials utilized in construction such as wood, concrete, masonry and steel. These materials have unique properties like durability, weight, cost and strength. These properties are appropriate for specific applications in construction. The testing of building materials aids in construction by revealing any flaws that could lead to future deformities. Testing can be done through two different ways which include laboratory testing and field testing. Some of the types of tests used in this field are non-destructive testing, mechanical testing and fire testing. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of civil engineering. It elucidates various building materials and testing methods used in this field. For all those who are interested in civil engineering, this book can prove to be an essential guide.