Product Description
This book deals with properties, applications and analysis of important materials of construction/civil engineering. It offers full coverage of how materials are made or obtained, their physical properties, their mechanical properties, how they are used in construction, how they are tested in the lab, and their strength characteristics–information that is essential for material selection and elementary design. Contains illustrative examples and tables and figures f… More >>
#1 by Aaron S Brusatori on April 17, 2010 - 1:38 pm
Civil Engineering Materials,by Shan Somayaji, is an excellent tool for learning the fundamentals of materials used for civil engineering. The book consists of Theoretical material with examples and graphs that reinforce the concepts covered. The key equations are set in bold, similar to other engineering text books. Unlike other engineering texts, this book does not confuse the reader. This is acomplished by providing only the material relevent to the current section. The material included consists of materials from aggregates to concrete to lumber and its grading. I used this book to help me complete a intoductory to engineering materials course. I would reccomend this book to people who have completed a strength of materials course and are interested in gaining knowledge of the most common materials used in the civil engineering profession.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by M. Reft on April 17, 2010 - 4:24 pm
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Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Bridget G. Gibson on April 17, 2010 - 6:18 pm
The book was in good condition and it proved to be a valid transaction. I would recommend the seller.
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by Anonymous on April 17, 2010 - 8:17 pm
This is a good book that provides a simple reference for civil engineering students. You probably need to have some previous knowledge in deformable mechanics to have a comprehensive understanding of the material. This would not be a problem except that many schools (mine in particular) require a CE materials course before taking junior level deformable bodies. Students should not be deterred by this and will have no problem understanding the bulk of the material, as long as the professors using this text are aware of this.
Rating: 5 / 5