Supplementary Cementing Materials in Concrete

Supplementary Cementing Materials in Concrete
Author: Michael Thomas
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2013-02-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1466573015

Supplementary cementing materials (SCMs), such as fly ash, slag, silica fume, and natural pozzolans, make a significant difference to the properties of concrete but are rarely understood in any detail. SCMs can influence the mechanical properties of concrete and improve its durability in aggressive environments. Supplementary Cementing Materials in

Durability Design of Concrete Structures in Severe Environments

Durability Design of Concrete Structures in Severe Environments
Author: Odd E. Gjørv
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2009-01-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203931416

By designing in corrosion prevention and through preventive maintenance, the overall service cost of a concrete structure can be substantially reduced. This book takes a probabilistic approach to the engineering design issues for controlling durability and service life of concrete structures in severe environments. Many durability problems are caused by poor quality control as well as special problems during concrete construction. The issue of construction quality and variability need to be grasped before durability can be successfully controlled. This book helps by giving: reviews of field performance, deteriorating processes and current codes and practice methods for calculation of corrosion probability; performance-based concrete quality control; corrosion prevention and preventive maintenance calculation of life cycle costs and life cycle assessment recommended job specifications. Internationally relevant with a practical focus, this is the essential guide for consulting and construction engineers involved in the design and execution of new concrete structures.

Concrete Durability

Concrete Durability
Author: Thomas Dyer
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2014-05-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203862112

Written specifically for the young professional and addressing a growing need for a long service life with minimal maintenance, Concrete Durability takes a whole new look at the whole-life performance of structures. This text examines physical and chemical issues that can threaten the durability of concrete. It explores available options for achiev

Durability of Concrete in Cold Climates

Durability of Concrete in Cold Climates
Author: M. Pigeon
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2014-04-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1482271443

This book provides a comprehensive and authoritative review of durability of the frost resistance of concrete. It will enable both concrete materials specialists and practising engineers to better understand the deterioration processes which take place during freezing and thawing, and the effects of de-icing salts on concrete. It shows how test pro

Advanced Concrete Technology 2

Advanced Concrete Technology 2
Author: John Newman
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2003-10-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 008049000X

Based on the Institute of Concrete Technology's Advanced Concrete Technology Course, these four volumes are a comprehensive educational and reference resource for the concrete materials technologist. An expert international team of authors from research, academia and industry has been brought together to produce this unique series. Each volume deals with a different aspect of the subject: constituent materials, properties, processes and testing and quality. With worked examples, case studies and illustrations throughout, the books will be a key reference for the concrete specialist for years to come. - Expert international authorship ensures the series is authoritative - Case studies and worked examples help the reader apply their knowledge to practice - Comprehensive coverage of the subject gives the reader all the necessary reference material

Lea's Chemistry of Cement and Concrete

Lea's Chemistry of Cement and Concrete
Author: Peter Hewlett
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 898
Release: 2019-03-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081007957

Lea's Chemistry of Cement and Concrete, Fifth Edition, examines the suitability and durability of different types of cements and concretes, their manufacturing techniques and the role that aggregates and additives play in achieving concrete's full potential of delivering a high-quality, long-lasting, competitive and sustainable product. - Provides a 60% revision over the fourth edition last published in 2004 - Includes updated chapters that represent the latest technological advances in the industry, including, but not exclusive to the production of low-energy cements, cement admixtures and concrete aggregates - Presents expanded coverage of the suitability and durability of materials aggregates and additives

High-Strength Concrete

High-Strength Concrete
Author: Michael A. Caldarone
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2014-04-21
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1498718280

This practical book from a highly experienced author presents clearly the means and methods for designing, producing and using high-strength concrete. High-strength concrete offers many benefits. Higher compressive strengths allow for a reduction in the cross-sectional dimensions of columns and walls in buildings. Its greater stiffness allows for increasing building heights while controlling sway and occupant comfort. Civil structures such as bridges have benefited from greater span lengths, shallower beam sections, wider girder spacing, and extended service life. Illustrated with real life examples, through documented case histories, High-Strength Concrete will be a valuable resource for contractors, producers, inspection agencies, as well as engineers and researchers.

Handbook of Structural Engineering

Handbook of Structural Engineering
Author: W.F. Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1765
Release: 2005-02-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420039938

Continuing the best-selling tradition of the Handbook of Structural Engineering, this second edition is a comprehensive reference to the broad spectrum of structural engineering, encapsulating the theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of the field. The contributors cover traditional and innovative approaches to analysis, design, and rehabilitation. New topics include: fundamental theories of structural dynamics; advanced analysis; wind- and earthquake-resistant design; design of prestressed structures; high-performance steel, concrete, and fiber-reinforced polymers; semirigid frame structures; structural bracing; and structural design for fire safety.