Covers the art and science of concrete in a simple, clear and scientific manner - emphasizing structure-property relations. This text presents concrete from the point of view of the professional engineer charged with designing and building facilities of concrete. In the new edition there is clearer coverage of viscoelastic behaviour of concrete, and a comprehensive treatment of thermal shrinkage and stresses. Plastic settlement cracks and crazing are described, and information on the advances in concrete mechanics and technology of structural lightweight concrete is presented.
CD-ROM with 1000+ PowerPoint slides, videosbonus material, and more The Definitive Text on Concrete –- Fully revised and updated
This comprehensive resource presents the properties, behavior, and technology of concrete in a straightforward and hands-on manner. The Third Edition of Concrete: Microstructure, Properties, and Materials offers a three-part approach, beginning with a section on the microstructure and properties of hardened concrete, followed by a several chapters on concrete-making materials and concrete processing, and concluding with the latest advances in concrete technology, mechanics, and nondestructive testing methods. Each chapter opens with a preview of the material to be covered and closes with a self-test to reinforce the topics learned in the chapter. The book is filled with hundreds of diagrams, photographs, and tables.
New Coverage of:
- Nondestructive testing methods for concrete
- New developments in concrete durability
- High-performance concrete, self-consolidating concrete, high-volume fly-ash concrete
- Future challenges
The CD-ROM contains:
- Line drawings used in the book
- 1000+ PowerPoint slides
- 47 short videos illustrating many topics presented in the book
- Bonus materials not found in the book
Everything You Need to Know About Concrete, Including:
Introduction to Concrete * Microstructure of Concrete * Strength * Dimensional Stability * Durability * Hydraulic Cements * Aggregates * Admixtures * Proportioning Concrete Mixtures * Concrete Processing and Properties at Early Ages * Nondestructive Test Methods * Recent Advances In Concrete Technology * Special Types of Concrete * Advances in Concrete Mechanics * The Future Challenges in Concrete Technology