Civil engineering materials
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This website tells about the properties and uses of fireclay:\n\nhttp://www.encyclopedia.com/html/f/fireclay.asp\n\nHope this helps.
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http://www.eng-tips.com/index.cfm
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Hello..\n\nI think the better option is:\n\nComposite materials are made from layers of\nsemiconductors.\n\nBecuase a composite is a material that have 1, 2 or 3 nanodimensions, perhpas quantum dots, nanowires, etc.
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engineers know the properties of the materials used.  They also know the construction techniques used.  They may calculate load limits bases on theoretical assumptions or they may construct a model bridge, put a load on it and increase the load until the bridge breaks.  Knowing the characterists of the model, they can predict the characteristics of the real bridge.\n\nSometimes things can go wrong \n--> http://www.enm.bris.ac.uk/anm/tacoma/tacnarr.mpg
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hi!\nGo through these links. hope you will get useful information\n\nhttp://composite.about.com/od/books/\nhttp://composite.about.com/od/referencematerials/l/aa040797.htm\nhttp://composite.about.com/library/weekly/aa051297.htm
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Depends on what you mean by types.\n\nDo you mean the type of material used in constuction or the type of activity the building is intended for.\n\nMost large building use a chilled water system where they use chillers to cool water down to about 42 deg F then pump the water throught the building to air handler units which blow air across the coils filled with the water.  This heats the water, but cools the air.  As the air is circulated throughout the area the water is returned to the chiller to be recooled and the process starts all over again.\n\nHowever, an important point is capacity.  That will be determined by both what the intended use of the building is and what sort of material is used.
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Concrete---\n\n\n\nConcrete is a construction material that consists, in its most common form, of Portland cement, construction aggregate (generally gravel and sand) and water.\n\nConcrete does not solidify from drying after mixing and placement; the water reacts with the cement in a chemical process known as hydration. This water is absorbed by the cement, which hardens, bonding the other components together and eventually creating a stone-like material.\n\nConcrete is used more than any other man made material on the planet[1]. It is used to make pavements, building structures, foundations, motorways/roads, overpasses, parking structures, brick/block walls and footings for gates, fences and poles.\n\nAs of 2005 about six billion cubic meters of concrete are made each year, which equals one cubic meter for every person on Earth. Concrete powers a US$35 billion industry which employs over two million workers in the United States alone. Over 55,000 miles of freeways and highways in America are made of this material. The People's Republic of China currently consumes 40% of world cement production.\n\n\n\nFOR MORE INFO\nUSE THIS LINK--\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete\n\nHOPE THIS HELPS
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In old days, infrastructure was rather concentrated for military use that's why one of oldest civil engineering college is in Roorkee (now IIT) adjacent to Military Campus. Civil Eng today is syno of infrastructure including building, dam, residential, commercial, blast resistant, earthquake safe, irrigation, drain, sewerage, drinking water etc. Once an architect decides the possible use of space, this is the duty of Civil Eng to analyse options , design for its safety and durability (including economics contrary to non engineer), construct at site, supervise etc. It also involve innovativeness for designing and can make lot money during construction of buildings for industry or individual (like a business). Today in my opinion , transportation, earthquake and concrete technology are in more demand. Normally Govt colleges offer a degree, only a few pvt college venture for civil engg may be in name of infrastructure. If one does not have much inclination to electronics or IT then Civil ngg is godd to opt. To get admission is through competition and look at the place / state for adission policy, IITs are certainly best but otehr colleges are also worth studying.
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How hard or how easy the study of any given subject is depends fully on the person studying. \n\nIf you love mathematics and hate working with many different people then civil engineering might be the better choice for you.\nIf you love working with people, have strong leadership skills, pleasant manners, and are good with language(s) hospitality management might be a better fit.\n\nIf you want to know about the detailed course work check with the schools you would like to study each of these subjects.
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Civil engineering is the oldest form of engineering.  It is the design and construction of public structures and facilities.  Civil Engineers typically design bridges, dams, water treatment plants, highways, and power stations.  A civil engineer will analize the forces that will be present in the project area as well as the types of soil, water shed etc.  They will use what they gather to design a system that will both complete the task at hand but also complement the environment around it.  With what they find they use math and complex analysis to see if their designs are safe.
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Mg(OH)2 n then Al(OH)3 gel
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I like the Civil Engineering Handbook.
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If requested at the time of purchase most suppliers and all mills can provide documentation related to material composition and mechanical properties of pipe and fittings. All of these items are manufactured to meet API, ANSI, ASTM and other international recognized standards. All such items are also required to be clearly marked so items manufactured of different materials are not confused in the process or shipping and delivery.
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Never trust materials science majors ...\n\n1. NaCl (s) --> Na+ (aq) + Cl- (aq)\n2. Ca (s) + 2H2O (l) --> Ca(OH)2 (s) + H2 (g)\n3. Ca(OH)2 (s) --> H2O (g) + CaO (s)
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Look up Vector Mechanics for Engineers and Scientists.  This deals with basic Newtonian physics as applied to static structures.\n\nBone up on chemistry.  It is easy to forget your chemistry, and as far as I know you will be required to take a few semesters of basic Chem, even if you are not planning on being a Chem Eng.\n\nDo not lose your Maths either!  Grab a pre-calc or a calculus book and keep practicing.
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http://www.garp.com/frmexam/BuyStudyMaterials.asp
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Try contact the ASTM Directly - it's one of their specs.\n\nA311/A311M-04 - Standard Specification for Cold-Drawn, Stress-Relieved Carbon Steel Bars Subject to Mechanical Property Requirements.\n\nwww.astm.org\n\nThanks!!! Morgan x :o)