Civil Engineering Reference Books and Materials

Gilson’s reference library contains useful guides and handbooks to keep you abreast of current test methods, industry standards, and practices.

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• The Aggregates Handbook is a comprehensive handbook on aggregates, from basic properties, sampling and testing principles, and more.
• Test Sieving Methods Guidelines Book, the 6th edition ASTM manual on current sieving standards, procedures, sampling methods, sieve types, and more.
• The Asphalt Handbook is a comprehensive handbook on asphalt types, mix and structural designs, recycling, and much more.
• Asphalt Binder Handbook is a compilation of numerous manuals of the Asphalt Institute, devoted to asphalt binders and bitumen.
• Mix Design Methods Practical Guide Book is a practical guide to the asphalt mix design.
• Construction of Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavements was prepared by the Asphalt Institute for the U.S. Federal Highway Administration. This paperback book is especially useful for engineers, inspectors, and technicians.
• Quality Control of Soil Compaction Using ASTM Standards, 2nd Edition provides a practical resource for professionals working with soil compaction. This guide covers topics from fill materials to sample evaluation, including ASTM standard test methods, and explains how to apply them in various soil compaction procedures.