Vol. II in the testing in Construction series. Testing of Ceramics in Construction

Vol. II in the Testing in Construction series
Testing of Ceramics in Construction
by Professor Geoff Edgell,

Vol. II in the Testing in Construction series

Testing of Ceramics in Construction

Edited by Professor Geoff Edgell, Manager of Building Technology Division of CERAM,
Stoke-on-Trent, UK and Visiting Professor, School of Civil Engineering, University of
Leeds, UK

		An authoritative account of the test methods for ceramic products used in
		construction

From the reviews:
‘…Covers the whole gamut of testing of structural ceramics, from the raw material to
the complete building. All the technologies described are critically assessed… The
coverage of the physical and chemical properties is comprehensive. …There is an
exhaustive list of references …an invaluable source… It is likely to be the reference
handbook for decades. A copy should be in the library of every engineering and
architectural practice active in the field of ceramic masonry’. Clay Technology

‘…a wonderful volume describing testing of bricks, clay roofing tiles, and clay
wall/floor tiles – in other words testing of all types of ‘heavy clay’ ceramics. …the
editors … state that ‘the book will become a valuable reference for manufacturers,
engineers... [and] it goes beyond standardized testing…’ The book certainly goes
beyond – way beyond!
This very valuable book is a must for people involved in deciphering standards for
bricks and interpreting test results’. Brickyard Road

This is a comprehensive guide on the testing of the main ceramic elements used in
the construction industry. Standard tests on fundamental products such as bricks,
tiles and pipes are described and how these translate into practical procedures. The
majority of authors have been involved in the drafting of Europe-wide standards,
resulting in authoritative statements about the choice of test procedures, the state of
the art, level of compromise and areas where no compromise is possible. This is a
thorough treatment of European practice which finds acceptance worldwide.

Chapters covering larger elements such as walls, full scale tests, as well as model
and accelerated testing, are included. Tests concentrate mainly on new products or
structures and techniques for dealing with the performance and condition of existing
structures are included. Codes and Standards by which brick masonry is designed
are described. The future role of test method development using IT is discussed with
its associated potential benefits.
This will be a vital book for consulting engineers and designers, civil and structural
engineers, manufacturers, contractors and testing houses on the international scene.
It will also form a useful reference for architects, chartered surveyors and students
in all these disciplines.

Contents:
Introduction; Materials testing; Standard tests on masonry units; Standard tests on
clay pavers; Standard tests on wall, floor and roof tiles; Standard tests on vitrified
clay pipes; Standard tests on flue liners; Standard tests on hollow clay pot flooring;
Other tests; Element testing; Compressive strength; Flexural strength; Shear
strength; Bond strength; Prototype testing; Full scale testing; Wall testing;
Reinforced and prestressed masonry testing; Arch bridges; Explosion; Fire testing;
Impact; Model testing; Accelerated testing; Rain penetration; Water testing pipelines
and manholes; Long term testing; Creep testing; Appraisal of existing materials;
Structural testing; Flat Jack testing; Schmidt hammer/pull out tests; Codes and
Standards; Future developments; Appendix: Specifications and location of test
equipment; Index

Readership:
Consulting engineers and designers, civil and structural engineers, manufacturers,
contractors and testing houses on the international scene. It will also form a useful
reference for architects, chartered surveyors and students in all these disciplines.

Product Details
Softback: 288 pp hardback liberally illustrated
Publisher: Whittles Publishing, Scotland
ISBN : 1-870325-43-5
Product Dimensions: 234 x 156 mm

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