CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY 2E

Author: A.R. SANTHAKUMAR

Brand: Oxford University Press, USA

Edition: Second

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 712

Release Date: 01-04-2018

Part Number: 9780199458523

Details: This second edition of Concrete Technology provides a comprehensive coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject and includes the latest developments in the field of concrete construction. It incorporates the latest Indian Standard specifications and codes regulating concrete construction.New to the Second Edition• A new chapter on rheological models of concrete (chapter 6) focuses on the flow characteristics of fresh concrete• Exclusive chapters on properties of fresh and hardened concrete (chapters 4 and 7)• A new chapter provides improved treatment of the different stages of manufacture of concrete (chapter 5)• Updated and revised content with new sections on reactive powder concrete, pervious concrete, geopolymer concrete, and manufactured (M) sand• Improved pedagogy with numerous additional illustrations and multiple choice questions at the end of each chapterKey Features• Presents a blend of theoretical and practical aspects• Incorporates the provisions of the code, IS: 456-2000, in concrete• Reinforces theoretical concepts by providing solved examples and chapter-end exercisesTable of Contents1. Concrete: Past, Present, and Future 2. Constituent Materials 3. Chemical and Mineral Admixtures 4. Properties of Fresh Concrete 5. Stages of Manufacture of Concrete 6. Rheological Models of Fresh Concrete 7. Properties of Hardened Concrete 8. Dimensional Stability of Concrete 9. Proportioning Concrete Mix 10. Concrete Reinforcement 11. Corrosion 12. Durability 13. Lightweight Concrete 14. High-strength Concrete 15. High-performance Concrete 16. Polymers in Concrete 17. Steel-fibre-reinforced Concrete 18. Ready Mixed Concrete 19. Mass Concrete 20. Formwork 21. Structural Concrete Block Masonry22. Quality Control of Concrete Construction 23. Repair Materials 24. Repair and Rehabilitation 25. Concrete Structures in Special Environments 26. Concreting under Special Circumstances 27. Tests on Concrete 28. Special Materials in Construction 29. Concreting Machinery and Equipment 30. Performance and Maintenance of Concrete Structures 31. Future Trends in Concrete Technology BibliographyIndex About the Author

EAN: 9780199458523

Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 1.7 inches

Languages: English