Aggregates in Concrete

Aggregates in Concrete
Author: Mark Alexander
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2010-02-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203963695

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 are the current main specifications, standards and tests.

Concrete Technology

Concrete Technology
Author: Adam M. Neville
Publisher:
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2010
Genre: Cement
ISBN: 9780273732198

The success of any concrete structure depends on the designer's sound knowledge of concrete and its behaviour under load, under temperature and humidity changes, and under exposure to the relevant environment and industrial conditions. This book gives students a thorough understanding of all aspects of concrete technology from first principles. It covers concrete ingredients, properties and behaviour in the finished structure with reference to national standards and recognised testing methods used in Britain, the European Union and the United States. Examples and problems are given throughout to emphasise the important aspects of each chapter. An excellent coursebook for all students of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Building at degree or diploma level, Concrete Technology will also be a valuable reference book for practising engineers in the field.

Impact of Aggregates Sizes on Properties of Concrete

Impact of Aggregates Sizes on Properties of Concrete
Author: Altamashuddin Khan Nadeemallah
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2013
Genre:
ISBN: 9783659354656

Concrete is a composite construction material made primarily with aggregate, cement, and water. There are many formulations of concrete, which provide varied properties, and concrete is the most used man-made product in the world. Concrete is widely used for making architectural structures, foundations, brick/block walls, pavements, bridges, dams, pools/reservoirs, even boats etc. There is a general view that the size of coarse aggregate affects only the properties of fresh concrete and it is impact on hardened properties is insignificant. This book presents the impact of different sizes of coarse aggregate on fresh and hardened properties of concrete. While slump cone test evaluated the fresh concrete properties, compressive strength test determined the hardened state properties by using concrete mixtures that proportioned with three types of cements. Graded coarse aggregates with maximum aggregate size were selected for this experimental program for each cement. The results show that while the coarse aggregate size influences the slump, it is not relevant to compressive strength. The latter properties are governed by (w/b) ratio, cement type and cement content.

Interfacial Transition Zone in Concrete

Interfacial Transition Zone in Concrete
Author: J.C. Maso
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2004-03-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0203627253

An important new state-of-the-art report prepared by RILEM Technical Committee 108 ICC. It has been written by a team of leading international experts from the UK, USA, Canada, Israel, Germany, Denmark, South Africa, Italy and France. Research studies over recent years in the field of cement science have focused on the behaviour of the interfaces between the components of cement-based materials. The techniques used in other areas of materials science are being applied to the complex materials found in cements and concretes, and this book provides a significant survey of the present state of the art.

Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete

Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
Author: F. K. Kong
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 530
Release: 1998-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780412384202

This highly successful textbook has been comprehensively revised for two main reasons: to bring the book up-to-date and make it compatible with BS8110 1985; and to take into account the increasing use made of microcomputers in civil engineering. An important chapter on microcomputer applications has been added.

Compressive Strength of Concrete

Compressive Strength of Concrete
Author: Pavel Krivenko
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2020-03-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1789855675

Concrete made using mineral cements, the raw materials which on earth are practically endless, is known as one of the oldest building materials and during the last decades of the twentieth century has become a dominant building material for general use. At the same time, the requirements of the quality of concrete and its performance properties, in particular compressive strength, durability, economical efficiency, and low negative impact of its manufacture on the environment have not yet been completely met. Bearing these requirements in mind, researchers and engineers worldwide are working on how to satisfy these requirements. This book has been written by researchers and experts in the field and provides the state of the art on recent progress achieved on the properties of concrete, including concrete in which industrial by-products are utilized. The book is dedicated to graduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers in related fields.