Developments in the Formulation and Reinforcement of Concrete
- 2nd Edition - June 1, 2019
- Latest edition
- Editor: Sidney Mindess
- Language: English
Developments in the Formulation and Reinforcement of Concrete, Second Edition, presents the latest developments on topics covered in the first edition. In addition, it includes… Read more
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Description
Description
Developments in the Formulation and Reinforcement of Concrete, Second Edition, presents the latest developments on topics covered in the first edition. In addition, it includes new chapters on supplementary cementitious materials, mass concrete, the sustainably of concrete, service life prediction, limestone cements, the corrosion of steel in concrete, alkali-aggregate reactions, and concrete as a multiscale material. The book's chapters introduce the reader to some of the most important issues facing today's concrete industry. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, users will find this to be a must-have reference for civil and structural engineers.
Key features
Key features
- Summarizes a wealth of recent research on structural concrete, including material microstructure, concrete types, and variation and construction techniques
- Emphasizes concrete mixture design and applications in civil and structural engineering
- Reviews modern concrete materials and novel construction systems, such as the precast industry and structures requiring high-performance concrete
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
Part I Materials
1. Sustainability of concrete
2. Recycled materials in concrete
3. Supplementary cementing materials
4. Alkali-aggregate reaction
5. Corrosion of steel in concrete
6. Hot weather concreting
Part II Special Concretes
7. High-strength concrete
8. The composition and design of high-strength concrete and ultrahigh-strength concrete
9. High-density and radiation shielding concrete
10. Self-compacting concrete (SCC)
11. Fiber-reinforced concrete
12. Advances in sprayed concrete (shotcrete)
13. Lightweight concrete
14. Design and evaluation of underwater concrete
15. Autoclaved aerated concrete
16. Foamed concrete
17. Polymer concrete
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: June 14, 2019
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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