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Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
In spite of the increasing use and demand for lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC), there is still a lack of adequate explanations to understand the mechanisms responsible for the strength and durability properties of LWAC. This book is written to give an overall picture of LWAC, from the historical background, aggregate production, proportioning and production of concrete, to applications in structures. Physical properties and chemical durability are described in detail. The physical properties...
Pozzolanic and Cementitious Materials (Advances in Concrete
This series will present twenty short, sharply-focused tracts, each one covering one of the many aspects of concrete technology: materials, design, construction, testing, and other significant aspects. Volume 1 provides a complete overview of the mineral admixtures used in concrete, including silica fume, slag, rice-husk ash, fly ash, and natural pozzolans. This book will include the mineral and chemical composition of the admixtures, their chemical reactions with cement and as a method of recycling. Pozzolanic...
Special Inorganic Cements (Modern Concrete Technology)
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. No other book is dedicated to this subject, and it 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...
Concrete Materials and Construction
Bridges the gap between construction how-to’s and research-oriented references on cement and concrete materials science. The primary purpose is to explain the behavior of cement and concrete and how to modify that behavior in terms useful to design and construction practitioners. Emphasis is on understanding behavior and recommended practice so informed decisions can be made in the design office and the field, with close attention to concrete construction problems faced daily. Read More →
Complete Masonry: Building Techniques, Decorative Concrete,
Combining basic-to-advanced instruction and exciting projects, this complete guide shows how to build paths, patios, and walls using all manner of masonry, including brick, stone, tile, and concrete. It helps readers plan structures, choose materials, and select the right tools for the job. Projects include building an outdoor barbecue, casting stepping-stones, and using updated concrete decorating techniques such as acid staining, resurfacing, stamping, and tinting. Step-by-step instructions take...
Formwork For Concrete Structures
Dramatically slash the cost of formwork design and construction. With the expense of creating concrete formwork so high–often exceeding the cost of the concrete and steel used in the project itself–you need the Third Edition of R. L. Peurifoy and G. D. Oberlander’s Formwork for Concrete Structures. This authoritiative working tool shows you how to cut costs by making the most of the material, time, labor, and equipment required to design, erect, and remove formwork. You get complete...
Significance of Tests and Properties of Concrete and
Reflects a decade of technological changes in concrete industry! The newest edition of this popular ASTM publication reflects the latest technology in concrete and concrete-making materials. Six sections cover: (1) General information on the nature of concrete, sampling, variability, and testing laboratories. A new chapter deals with modeling cement and concrete properties. (2) Properties of freshly mixed concrete. (3) Properties of hardened concrete. (4) Concrete aggregates—this section...
