CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS prepares you for today’s engineering challenges; providing a broad overview of the materials you will use in your studies and career. You are not only introduced to traditional materials; such as concrete; steel; timber; and soils; but you also explore important non-traditional materials; such as synthetics and industrial-by products. The authors use a wealth of practical examples and straight-forward explanations to ensure you gain a full understanding of the characteristics and behavior of various materials; how they interact; and how to best utilize and combine traditional and non-traditional materials. While emphasizing the effective use of civil engineering materials; the authors carefully consider sustainability to give you a broader context of how materials are current used in contemporary applications.