Mathematical Modeling of Concrete Mixture Proportioning

ISBN-13: 9780367334802 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 296 str.

Ganesh Babu Kodeboyina

Opis

The primary aim of this book is to put together an understanding of the appropriate principles of ensuring performance and sustainability of concrete including fundamentals, mathematical formulations, approaches and recommendations of American, British and European bodies and performance assessment and insurance of the resulting compositions.

Spis treści

1. CONCRETE AND MODELLING CONCEPTS

1.1. Concrete – the material

1.2. Historical developments

1.3. Concepts of modelling

1.4. Concepts of mathematical modelling

1.5. Fundamentals of mixture design

1.7. Design for performance and sustainability

1.8. Offshoots in concrete formulations

1.9. Modern trends and adaptations

1.10. Future prospects and interdisciplinary avenues

References

2. CONSTITUENT MATERIALS AND PROCESSING

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Classification of cements

2.3. Characteristics of cements

2.4. Chemical admixtures

2.5. Supplementary cementitious materials (scms)

2.6. Inert filler constituents

2.7. Aggregate characteristics

2.8. Production, transport and placement

2.9. Consistency and compaction

2.10. Early-age effects in concrete

2.11. Curing

References

　

　

3. CONCEPTS OF CEMENTITIOUS MIXTURE DESIGN

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Concrete design concepts

3.3. Hydration and strength development

3.4. Aggregate distributions

3.5. Structural requirements

3.6. Construction requirements

3.7. Environmental requirements

3.8. Aesthetics and service life

3.9. Comprehensive overview and limitations

References

4. MODELLING AND UNIFICATION CONCEPTS

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Concepts of modelling composites

4.3. Unification attempts

4.4. Further necessities for unification

4.5. Effect of aggregate characteristics

4.6. Effect of chemical admixtures

4.7. Effect of mineral admixtures

4.8. Effect of fine fillers

4.9. Efficacy of the unification aspects

References

5. AMERICAN RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Historical background

5.3. The ‘PCA’ approach

5.4. The ‘USBR’ contribution

5.5. The ‘ACI’ recommendations

5.6. The proportioning of normal concretes

5.7. Proportioning of structural lightweight concrete

5.8. Proportioning of no-slump concretes

5.9. Proportioning of high strength concrete

5.10. A panoramic vision of the ‘ACI’ recommendations

References

APPENDIX PROG-ACI-NCNA-5

APPENDIX NCNA-5

APPENDIX NCA-5

APPENDIX NSNA-5

APPENDIX NSA-5

APPENDIX HSN-5

APPENDIX HSP-5

　

6. THE BRITISH APPROACH

6.1. Developments and perspective

6.2. Earlier methodologies

6.3. An outline of the British method

6.4. Aggregate qualifications

6.4. Aggregate qualifications

6.5. Age effect and comparison

6.6. Possible mathematical formulations

6.7. A simplified solution

6.8. Relevance and potential for practical applications

References

APPENDIX LAB-6

APPENDIX BSN-6

7. EURO-INTERNATIONAL VISION

7.1. Design viewpoints

7.2. The German norms

7.3. Euro adaptations

7.4. The Indian status

7.6. Other national approaches

7.6. Mathematical modelling

References

8. PERCEPTIONS OF PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Perceptions of environment and performance

8.3. Performance and sustainability indicators

8.4. Concepts of green and sustainability

8.5. Design methodology for high performance

8.6. Avenues for green and sustainability

8.7. Performance quality indices

8.8. Concepts of reliability

References

　

9. VERY HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITIONS

9.1. Introduction

9.2. Concepts of concrete fracture and propagation

9.3. Recent outlook in design methodologies

9.4. Modern mathematical propositions

9.5. Review of data and compliance

9.6. Concepts for very high strength compositions

9.7. Effect of chemical admixtures

9.8. Effect of pozzolanic materials

9.9. Thermal effects and appropriate utilization

9. 10. Integration, applications and limitations

References

10. PERFORMANCE REGULATORY EFFORTS

10.1. Introduction

10.2. Regulatory authorities and certification efforts

10.3. Historical efforts towards assurance

10.4. Quality evaluation, assurance and audit

10.5. Methods of evaluation and efficacy

10.6. Perceived and achieved quality

10.7. Legal framework

10.8. Concepts for localization

References

11. FUTURE PROSPECTS AND POTENTIALS

11.1. Introduction

11.2. Envisioned objectives

11.3. Cementitious modifications

11.4. Fibrous incorporations

11.5. Macro material management

11.6. Application based visions

11.7. Education and training

11.8. Innovative concepts

References