Developments in the Formulation and Reinforcement of Concrete

Provides a comprehensive review on the latest developments in modern concrete materials, discussing both their advantages and disadvantages

Sidney Mindess (Edited by)

9780081026168, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 14 June 2019

442 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.8 cm, 0.71 kg

Developments in the Formulation and Reinforcement of Concrete, Second Edition, presents the latest developments on topics covered in the first edition. In addition, it includes new chapters on supplementary cementitious materials, mass concrete, the sustainably of concrete, service life prediction, limestone cements, the corrosion of steel in concrete, alkali-aggregate reactions, and concrete as a multiscale material. The book's chapters introduce the reader to some of the most important issues facing today's concrete industry. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, users will find this to be a must-have reference for civil and structural engineers.

Part I Materials 1. Sustainability of concrete 2. Recycled materials in concrete 3. Supplementary cementing materials 4. Alkali-aggregate reaction 5. Corrosion of steel in concrete 6. Hot weather concreting

Subject Areas: Conservation of buildings & building materials [TNKX], Materials science [TGM]