CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY | SECOND EDITION |

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 first 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.
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.