Concrete Technology | Second Edition | By Pearson (Paperback)  | Released: 29-May-19

The classic textbook and reference guide to concrete is updated to include the latest standards and developments. This book gives students a thorough understanding of all aspects of concrete technology from ?rst principles. An excellent course book for all students of Civil Engineering, structural engineering and building at degree or diploma level, concrete technology will also be a valuable reference book for practising engineers in the field. Br>table of Contents: 1) concrete as a structural material 2) cement 3) normal Aggregate 4) Quality of water 5) fresh concrete 6) strength of concrete 7) mixing, handling, placing and compacting concrete 8) Admixtures 9) temperature problems in Concreting 10) development of strength 11) other strength properties 12) Elasticity and creep 13) Deformation and cracking independent of load 14) permeability and durability 15) resistance to freezing and thawing 16) testing 17) compliance with specifications 18) lightweight concrete 19) mix design 20) Special concretes.