Concrete Materials: Properties, Specifications, and Testing, Second Edition - Softcover

Popovics, Sandor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1455778419 ISBN 13: 9781455778416

Publisher: William Andrew, 2012

Synopsis

This book presents an in-depth approach to concrete ingredients and their relationships to concrete by discussing their properties, pertinent test methods, specifications, proper use and selection, and solutions to problems in practice. The approach is practice oriented, and the book assists in the improved application of concrete through a thorough understanding of its ingredients. This is aided by the discussion of certain fundamental aspects and relationships in quantitative forms, and by also presenting the interpretation of research and experience. An extensive bibliography is included. The book is a current, organized summary of knowledge concerning concrete-making materials, which will enable the engineer/user to make the best possible product using these materials.

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This book presents an in-depth approach to concrete ingredients and their relationships to concrete by discussing their properties, pertinent test methods, specifications, proper use, proper selection, and problems in practice and their solutions. Its approach is practice oriented, and the book aims to assist in the improved application of concrete through a thorough understanding of its ingredients. The fulfillment of this aim is helped by the discussion of certain fundamental aspects and relationships in quantitative forms, and by also presenting the interpretation of research and experience. An extensive bibliography is included. The book is an up-to-date, organized summary of current knowledge concerning concrete-making materials, which will enable the engineer/user to make the best possible product using these materials.

Edition details

• Publisher: William Andrew
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1455778419
• ISBN 13: 9781455778416
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 676