This book details the latest information on the applied methods and techniques being used for quality control of concrete construction worldwide. The book forms the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Quality Control on Concrete Structures, held in Belgium, June 1991.
Chemical admixtures are used to modify the properties and behaviour of fresh and hardened concrete. They enable more economic construction and the ach..
This book presents new information on concrete properties and production in the light of the widespread use of ready mixed concrete and new concreting..
This book reviews methods for the experimental determination of concrete toughness, and presents theories and models suitable for describing cracking ..
Cement and concrete are of great interest to the construction and civil engineering communities. This study provides an appreciation of the complex na..
Transport Processes in Concrete presents a survey of the physical and chemical processes and transport mechanisms in concrete, and analyses their sign..
This book covers the fundamental scientific principles on modified fibres and describes the properties of specified systems with different types of fi..
This book provides a detailed guide to the selection and use of aggregates in concrete. It presents an overview of aggregate sources and production te..
In this rigorously presented work experienced concrete specialist Pierre-Claude Aïtcin outlines the concept of an ideal hydraulic binder that is both ..
These proceedings present a wealth of information on Fracture Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures, and will be useful to professional civil ..
These proceedings present a wealth of information on Fracture Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures, and will be useful to professional civil ..