Understanding the Rheology of Concrete (Woodhead Publishing in Materials) (Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering) - Hardcover

Nicolas Roussel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0857090283 ISBN 13: 9780857090287

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

The properties of concrete before it has set can have a significant impact on performance. This important book reviews methods of measuring, modelling and controlling the rheological behaviour of concrete, which play a vital role in construction processes. The book begins with a group of chapters dealing with measurement methods, including general introductions to rheology and rheometry. Chapters in the second part examine mix design, covering issues such as the use of super-plasticizers and viscosity agents, among others. Finally, the last part of the book focuses on casting, with chapters discussing thixotropy and formwork pressure, among other topics.

Key Features: provides a detailed overview of the rheological behaviour of concrete, including measurement techniques, casting and the impact of mix design; the estimating, modelling, controlling and monitoring of concrete flow is comprehensively discussed; chapters examine specific measurement and testing techniques for concrete, the impact of mix design on the rheological behaviour of concrete, particle packaging and viscosity-enhancing admixtures.

Contents: Part 1 Measuring the rheological behaviour of concrete: Introduction to the rheology of complex fluids; Introduction to the rheometry of complex suspensions; Concrete rheometers; From industrial testing to rheological parameters for concrete; The rheology of cement during setting. Part 2 Mix design and the rheological behaviour of concrete: Particle packing and the rheology of concrete; Superplasticizers and the rheology of concrete; Viscosity-enhancing admixtures and the rheology of concrete; Fibre reinforcement and the rheology of concrete. Part 3 Casting and the rheological behaviour of concrete: Modelling the flow of self-compacting concrete; Thixotropy: from measurement to casting of concrete; Understanding formwork pressure generated by fresh concrete; Understanding the pumping of conventional vibrated and self-compacting concrete.

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About the Author

Dr Nicolas Roussel is a researcher at the Institut Francais des Sciences et Technologies des Transport, de l'Amenagement et des Reseaux (IFSTTAR), France. He is well-known for his research on the rheology of concrete.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0857090283
• ISBN 13: 9780857090287
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384