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9781845692636: Developments in the Formulation and Reinforcement of Concrete

Synopsis

Developments in the formulation and reinforcement of concrete are of great topical interest to the construction industry worldwide, with applications in high-rise, offshore, nuclear and bridge structures, and in pre-cast concrete. This authoritative book addresses the current lack of information on the latest developments in the formulation and reinforcement of concrete in one source. The book discusses the latest types of reinforced concrete and reinforcement and includes chapters on hot weather concreting, cold weather concreting and the use of recycled materials in concrete. It presents current research from leading innovators in the field.

Key Features: summarises a wealth of recent research on improving qualities such as sustainability and durability; discusses new concrete types together with their characteristics and applications; reviews the development of concrete especially suited to particular conditions such as hot weather and under water; written by a distinguised editor and team of international contributors.

Contents: Autoclaved aerated concrete; High density and radiation-shielding concrete; High strength concrete; Sprayed concrete (Shotcrete); Hot weather concreting; Underwater concrete; Fibrous concrete reinforcement; Lightweight concrete; Self compacting concrete (SCC); Recycled materials in concrete; Foamed concrete; Polymer concrete; Future developments in concrete.

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À propos de l?auteur

Dr Sidney Mindess is Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He has an international reputation for his research on concrete.

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9780081026168: Developments in the Formulation and Reinforcement of Concrete

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0081026161 ISBN 13 :  9780081026168
Editeur : Woodhead Publishing, 2019
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