Concrete Technology - Softcover

S. S. Bhavikatti

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9384588679 ISBN 13: 9789384588670

Publisher: I K International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

The book is intended to help students of civil engineering and practicing civil engineers to understand the theoretical and practical aspects of concrete technology. It includes the latest specifications and regulations of Indian Standards (IS) for concrete construction and mix design. The book includes 17 chapters that provide an introduction to concrete structures, the properties and requirements of constituents of concrete, including the role of various admixtures to get special properties. The properties of fresh concrete and hardened concrete and the method of testing them as per IS codes is explained in detail. The concrete mix design procedure as per latest IS provisions of IS 10262:2009 is explained and illustrated with examples for normal concrete as well as for fly ash mixed concrete. Concreting in challenging environments, quality control and repairs and rehabilitation of concrete structures are also thoroughly discussed. Key features: Covers the theory with simple and precise explanations. The text is illustrated with diagrams, photographs and tables. Incorporates mix design procedure as per IS 10262:2009. Quality control of concrete is systematically explained. The repair and rehabilitation of concrete structures is illustrated in detail.

About this title

About the Author:

S.S. Bhavikatti studied at BVB College of Engineering and Technology for his BE (Civil) degree and obtained the degree from Karnatak University in 1963 securing 1st rank. He obtained ME (Stuct) degree from University of Roorkee (presently IIT Roorkee) in 1967 and PhD from IIT Delhi in 1977. He served NITK Surathkal in different positions like Head of Civil Engineering Department; Chairman, Centre for Continuing Education; Chairman, Central Computer Centre and Dean. He has also served SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad; Rao bahadur Y. Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College, Bellary (formerly Vijyanagar Engineering College) and B.V.B. College of Engineering & Technology, Hubli.

About this edition

• Publisher: I K International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 9384588679
• ISBN 13: 9789384588670
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368