An Introduction to Alkali/Silicate Aggregate Reactions in Concrete - Softcover

Guyer, J. Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1974143678 ISBN 13: 9781974143672

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in alkali/silicate aggregate reactions in concrete. Here is what is discussed: 1. ALKALI-SILICA AGGREGATE REACTIONS 2. CRITERIA FOR RECOGNITION OF POTENTIALLY DELETERIOUS CONSTITUENTS IN AGGREGATE 3. METHODS OF DETERMINING THE POTENTIAL FOR REACTIVITY 4. RELIABILITY OF AVAILABLE TEST METHODS 5. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING POTENTIAL REACTIVITY 6. CONTROL OF ALKALI-SILICA AGGREGATE REACTIONS.

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About the Author

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1974143678
• ISBN 13: 9781974143672
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 26