Basic construction materials

by Charles A. Herubin

This new edition is a practical, basic book which prepares the reader for work in the construction field: designing, supplying materials, selecting materials, building, or inspecting a builder's operations. Among its features, the book: deals only with basic materials; provides a solid preparation for more advanced courses in construction methods, design methods, specification writing, or for entering the construction field; focuses on aggregates, asphalt, portland cement, concrete, masonry, iron, steel, and wood; includes a new chapter on masonry covering brick, tile, and clay with information on Fire Rating, Thermal Properties, and Acoustical Properties.

563 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977