Concrete Technology: Theory and Practice, 5e - Softcover

Gambhir, Dr. M L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9383286547 ISBN 13: 9789383286546

Publisher: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited, 2013

Synopsis

The fifth edition of this hallmark text has been thoroughly updated in conformity with the rapid changes that have taken place in the field of cement and concrete technology. It takes the lead in presenting the various aspects involved in enhancing the product performance leading to high-performance and cost-effective concrete.

About this title

About the Author:

"Dr M L Gambhir has been Professor and Head of Civil Engineering Department, and Dean Planning & Resource Generation at the Thapar University, Patiala (previously Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala). He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from University of Roorkee (presently Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee) and PhD from Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada. His major research interests have been in the areas of structural engineering particularly in structural failures and rehabilitation of structures; vibration-based health monitoring of structures; structural reliability; structural stability and dynamics; high performance concrete; steel and reinforced concrete design. He has wide experience in structural design of diverse types of structures in structural steel and reinforced concrete. Dr Gambhir has published over 65 technical papers in archival refereed journals and international conferences and has authored with reputed publishers. He has been a recipient of several prestigious awards. He is a member of Indian Society for Technical Education and the Indian Society for Earthquake Technology. He has also been the Chairman/ Member of numerous committees. "

About this edition

• Publisher: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 9383286547
• ISBN 13: 9789383286546
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 788