Bringing together in one volume the latest research and information, this book provides a detailed guide to the selection and use of aggregates in concrete. After an introduction defining the purpose and role of aggregates in concrete, the authors present an overview of aggregate sources and production techniques, followed by a detailed study of their physical, mechanical and chemical properties. This knowledge is then applied to the use of aggregates in both plastic and hardened concretes, and in the overall mix design. Special aggregates and their applications are discussed in detail, as...
Bringing together in one volume the latest research and information, this book provides a detailed guide to the selection and use of aggregates in con...
This is a complete review of the topic of high strength concrete. It covers all aspects of HSC from materials, properties and technology to construction and testing. The book should be of use for all concrete technologists and construction engineers wishing to take advantage of the properties of the material.
This is a complete review of the topic of high strength concrete. It covers all aspects of HSC from materials, properties and technology to constructi...
Special inorganic cements need to be used instead of standard Portland cement in certain specialist applications, such as oil well drilling or in a high temperature location. In other cases they might allow for lower production costs or a reduction in enviromental damage. The book draws together information which is widely scattered in the technical literature. The various special cements are described, and their chemistry and mineralogy is outlined along with the appropriate manufacturing processes, their hydration and hydration properties, and their applications. The cements covered are...
Special inorganic cements need to be used instead of standard Portland cement in certain specialist applications, such as oil well drilling or in a hi...
This text provides a clear introduction to the various experimental techniques used for characterizing the pore structure of hardened cement-based materials. The book begins with a comprehensive outline of the traditional and the recently-developed techniques for determining the pore structure of hardened cement paste and continues with a discussion of the methods used for air-void analysis in air-entrained concrete. Directed to the student and engineer, this book serves as a useful introduction to the topic of microstructure characterization, and provides a comprehensive set of references...
This text provides a clear introduction to the various experimental techniques used for characterizing the pore structure of hardened cement-based mat...
Provides a comprehensive theory for the rational design of concrete mixtures. The results of 12 years of research by the author, it embraces most of the contemporary cementitous materials, and allows the user to achieve an internationally-applicable mastery of concrete material through the use of computer software. The author presents a number of simple models for the understanding of a concrete system, and then provides the techniques for developing more sophisticated models for the practical design of concrete mixes. This should prove a useful reference for academic researchers in civil...
Provides a comprehensive theory for the rational design of concrete mixtures. The results of 12 years of research by the author, it embraces most of t...
This book is the most comprehensive and flexible theory of chloride ingress in concrete to date. Based on test results and field observations, the book demonstrates the easy application of this theory to practice. The information is presented in a clear style with each chapter containing an introduction, technical applications and examples, and a final section covering the mathematics behind the theory, to enable reader to obtain a deeper insight into the subject. Primarily aimed at practising engineers engaged in analysis and design of concrete structures exposed to a chloride laden...
This book is the most comprehensive and flexible theory of chloride ingress in concrete to date. Based on test results and field observations, the boo...
This text provides a comprehensive review of durability of concrete in cold environments. It should enable concrete materials specialists and practising engineers to understand the mechanisms responsible for deterioration of concrete through freeze/thaw action.
This text provides a comprehensive review of durability of concrete in cold environments. It should enable concrete materials specialists and practisi...
Production of Portland cement is responsible for about seven percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. The pressure to make the production of concrete more sustainable, or "greener," is considerable and increasing. This requires a wholesale shift in processes, materials and methods in the concrete industry. Pure Portland cement will need to be replaced by more complex binary, tertiary or even quaternary binders, including other types of cementitious materials. We can expect an increasing use of high performance concrete, primarily because of its high sustainability and durability....
Production of Portland cement is responsible for about seven percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. The pressure to make the production o...
Applying any material to an existing concrete surface intrinsically entails the development of a bond. Considering the ever increasing importance of concrete repair and protection, which imply the creation of an interface between two materials, an improved knowledge of concrete surface characteristics is paramount.
Surface engineering, which has evolved from the world of metallurgy, addresses all surface-related considerations, notably adhesion. It provides a fundamental understanding of what will make the contact between two materials effective or not, allowing for interactions of...
Applying any material to an existing concrete surface intrinsically entails the development of a bond. Considering the ever increasing importance o...
Textile reinforced concrete (TRC) has emerged in recent years as an attractive new high performance cement-based composite. Textiles can significantly improve the mechanical behavior of cement matrices under static and dynamic conditions, and give superior tensile strength, toughness, ductility, energy absorption and protection against environmental degrading influences.
Flexibility with fabric production methods enables the control of fabric and yarn geometry. This, along with the ability to incorporate into the fabric a range of yarns of different types and performances,...
Textile reinforced concrete (TRC) has emerged in recent years as an attractive new high performance cement-based composite. Textiles can significan...
