Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134320533
Author: Michael S. Mamlouk, John P. Zaniewski
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.53QP

Measurements should be reported to the nearest 1000, 100, 10, 1, 0.1, 0.01, 0.001 units, etc., depending on their variability and intended use. Using your best judgment, how should the following measurements be reported?

a.    Deformation of a steel specimen during the tension test (in.)

b.    Tensile strength of steel (psi)

c.    Modulus of elasticity of aluminum (MPa)

d.    Weight of aggregate in a sieve analysis test (grams)

e.    Compressive strength of portland cement concrete (psi)

f.    Moisture content in a concrete masonry unit (percent)

g.    Asphalt content in hot-mix asphalt (percent)

h.    Specific gravity of wood

i.    Distance between New York City and Los Angeles (miles)

j.    Dimensions of a computer microchip (mm)

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Measurements should be reported to the nearest 1000, 100, 10, 1, 0.1, 0.01, 0.001 units, etc., depending on their variability and intended use. Using your best judgment, how should the following measurements be reported? Deformation of a steel specimen during the tension test (in.) Tensile strength of steel (psi) Modulus of elasticity of aluminum (MPa) Weight of aggregate in a sieve analysis test (grams) Compressive strength of portland cement concrete (psi) Moisture content in a concrete masonry unit (percent) Asphalt content in hot-mix asphalt (percent) Specific gravity of wood Distance between New York City and Los Angeles (miles) Dimensions of a computer microchip (mm)
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Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers (4th Edition)

Ch. 1 - The rectangular block shown in Figure P1.11 is...Ch. 1 - The rectangular metal block shown in Figure P1.11...Ch. 1 - A cylindrical rod with a length of 380 mm and a...Ch. 1 - A cylindrical rod with a radius of 0.3 in. and a...Ch. 1 - A cylindrical rod with a diameter of 15.24 mm and...Ch. 1 - The stressstrain relationship shown in Figure...Ch. 1 - A tension test performed on a metal specimen to...Ch. 1 - An alloy has a yield strength of 41 ksi, a tensile...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1.21QPCh. 1 - Figure P1.22 shows (i) elasticperfectly plastic...Ch. 1 - An elastoplastic material with strain hardening...Ch. 1 - A brace alloy rod having a cross sectional area of...Ch. 1 - A brass alloy rod having a cross sectional area of...Ch. 1 - A copper rod with a diameter of 19 mm, modulus of...Ch. 1 - A copper rod with a diameter of 0.5 in., modulus...Ch. 1 - Define the following material behavior and provide...Ch. 1 - An asphalt concrete cylindrical specimen with a...Ch. 1 - What are the differences between modulus of...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1.33QPCh. 1 - A metal rod having a diameter of 10 mm is...Ch. 1 - What is the factor of safety? On what basis is its...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1.36QPCh. 1 - Prob. 1.37QPCh. 1 - A steel rod, which is free to move, has a length...Ch. 1 - In Problem 1.38, if the rod is snugly fitted...Ch. 1 - A 4-m-long steel plate with a rectangular cross...Ch. 1 - Estimate the tensile strength required to prevent...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1.42QPCh. 1 - Briefly discuss the variability of construction...Ch. 1 - In order to evaluate the properties of a material,...Ch. 1 - A contractor claims that the mean compressive...Ch. 1 - A contractor claims that the mean compressive...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1.47QPCh. 1 - Prob. 1.48QPCh. 1 - Prob. 1.49QPCh. 1 - Briefly discuss the concept behind each of the...Ch. 1 - Referring to the dial gauge shown in Figure P1.51,...Ch. 1 - Repeat Problem 1.51 using the dial gauge shown in...Ch. 1 - Measurements should be reported to the nearest...Ch. 1 - During calibration of an LVDT, the data shown in...Ch. 1 - During calibration of an LVDT, the data shown in...

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