Concrete and Masonry Movements

Save time and money by preventing costly retrofitting and repair of concrete and masonry materials.

Jeffrey Brooks (Author)

9780128015254

Paperback / softback, published 29 August 2014

612 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.8 cm, 1.16 kg

Widely used in the construction of bridges, dams and pavements, concrete and masonry are two of the world’s most utilized construction materials. However, many engineers lack a proper understanding of the methods for predicting and mitigating their movements within a structure. Concrete and Masonry Movements provides practical methods for predicting and preventing movement in concrete and masonry, saving time and money in retrofitting and repair cost. With this book in hand, engineers will discover new prediction models for masonry such as: irreversible moisture expansion of clay bricks, elasticity, creep and shrinkage. In addition, the book provides up-to-date information on the codes of practice.

Preface
Acknowledgements
1 Introduction
2 Classification of movements
3 Composite models
4 Elasticity of concrete
5 Elasticity of masonry
6 Shrinkage of concrete
7 Shrinkage of calcium silicate and concrete masonry
8 Moisture movement of clay brick masonry
9 Enlarged moisture expansion due to cryptoflorescence

Subject Areas: Structural engineering [TNC], Mechanical engineering [TGB]