Concrete Manual: Concrete Quality and Field Practices: Updated to 2006 IBC and ACI 318-05 - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1580015018 ISBN 13: 9781580015011

Publisher: Intl Code Council, 2006

Synopsis

Gain the guidance and information that inspectors and related professionals need to conduct successful, thorough inspections of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete constructions. The Concrete Manual, now updated to the 2006 International Building Code? and ACI 318-05, begins by introducing users to concrete: explaining what it is and why it behaves the way it does. Coverage then progresses to conventional construction procedures. The result is a valuable resource that provides users with a solid understanding of the scientific principles of concrete that make up the basis for sound construction practices. With discussion of proper materials and methods, as well as unsatisfactory materials and methods, this book will increase the technical capabilities, decision-making skills, and knowledge of jurisdictional inspectors as they perform everyday inspection duties.

Edition details

• Publisher: Intl Code Council
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580015018
• ISBN 13: 9781580015011
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 348