The Civil Engineering Handbook

The Civil Engineering Handbook
Author: W.F. Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 2898
Release: 2002-08-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420041215

First published in 1995, the award-winning Civil Engineering Handbook soon became known as the field's definitive reference. To retain its standing as a complete, authoritative resource, the editors have incorporated into this edition the many changes in techniques, tools, and materials that over the last seven years have found their way into civil

Freeze-Thaw Durability of Concrete

Freeze-Thaw Durability of Concrete
Author: J. Marchand
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2004-03-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0203627091

Concrete durability in climates where freezing and thawing occurs is a continuing problem. It is particularly acute for highway and bridge structures, where de-icing salts are used to combat the effects of frost, snow and ice. These salts can cause damage to concrete and accelerate corrosion of reinforcements. This book presents the latest international research on this area, with contributions from North America and Europe which were presented at an international RILEM workshop.

Properties of Fresh and Hardened Concrete Containing Supplementary Cementitious Materials

Properties of Fresh and Hardened Concrete Containing Supplementary Cementitious Materials
Author: Nele De Belie
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2017-12-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319706063

This volume represents the current knowledge on the effect of SCMs (slag, fly ash, silica fume, limestone powder, metakaolin, natural pozzolans, rice husk ash, special SCMs, ternary blends) on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete (e.g. early strength development, workability, shrinkage) and curing requirements. Other topics treated in the book are postblending vs preblending, implications of SCM variability, interaction between SCM and commonly used admixtures (e.g. superplasticizers, air entrainers).

Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials

Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials
Author: Myer Kutz
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 686
Release: 2018-06-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0323524737

The Handbook of Environmental Degradation of Materials, Third Edition, explains how to measure, analyze and control environmental degradation for a wide range of industrial materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, concrete, wood and textiles exposed to environmental factors, such as weather, seawater, and fire. This updated edition divides the material into four new sections, Analysis and Testing, Types of Degradation, Protective Measures and Surface Engineering, then concluding with Case Studies. New chapters include topics on Hydrogen Permeation and Hydrogen Induced Cracking, Weathering of Plastics, the Environmental Degradation of Ceramics and Advanced Materials, Antimicrobial Layers, Coatings, and the Corrosion of Pipes in Drinking Water Systems. Expert contributors to this book provide a wealth of insider knowledge and engineering expertise that complements their explanations and advice. Case Studies from areas such as pipelines, tankers, packaging and chemical processing equipment ensure that the reader understands the practical measures that can be put in place to save money, lives and the environment. - Introduces the reader to the effects of environmental degradation on a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, concrete, wood and textiles - Describes the kind of degradation that effects each material and how best to protect it - Includes case studies that show how organizations, from small consulting firms, to corporate giants design and manufacture products that are more resistant to environmental effects