New Trends in Eco-efficient and Recycled Concrete describes different recycled materials that have been used in eco-efficient concrete, reviewing previous publications to identify the most effective recycled materials to be applied in concrete manufacture. New trends on eco-effi…
This broad-based, introductory reference provides excellent discussions regarding the hydration of Portland cement, durability problems in concrete, mechanisms of concrete deterioration, and interaction of polymers in concrete. It also covers properties of concrete with added po…
"This book details the latest information on the applied methods and techniques being used for quality control of concrete construction worldwide. The book forms the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Quality Control on Concrete Structures, held in Belgium, Jun…
"Concrete technology for a sustainable development in the 21st century focuses on the problems and challenges for the concrete industry today and in the future with particular emphasis on environmental consiousness. Primary topics include: the improvement of concretes service li…
"Poor durability of concrete is a continuing concern to owners of structures and their professional advisors. Advances in methods of assessing and predicting durability are being made in many areas, and this book provides a state of art review of the current situation. Contribut…
Practical production of ordinary and special, high performance concretes and their behaviour and properties when fresh are the main themes of this book. It derives from the International RILEM Conference held in Paisley, Scotland in June 1996, and represents the culmination of t…
Presents a fundamental understanding of cement and concrete. This book focuses on Portland cement concrete which is one of the most important material of modern building construction. It includes information on other hydraulic materials and additives with modern applications.
by Skalny, Jan, Odler, Ivan, Marchand, Jacques
fromEBL-Schweitzer
Sulfate attack is one of several mechanisms of concrete deterioration. This book provides a comprehensive reference to this subject, covering: a short history of concrete deterioration due to sulfate attack, the origin of sulfates in concrete, the importance of appropriate concr…
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Fresh concrete must be produced with the properties required for its intended applications, for example, it must be workable enough to flow into formwork, and to be compacted. This book deals with the measurement of the flow properties of fresh concrete and the factors which aff…
