Books in the Modern Concrete Technology series

This book reviews the marine environment, the composition and properties of concrete, history of concrete performance in seawater, causes of deterioration of concrete in the marine environment, selection of materials proportions for durable concrete, concrete practice and repair of marine structures.

Provides a comprehensive theory for the rational design of concrete mixtures. This text aims to allow the user to achieve an internationally applicable mastery of concrete material through the use of computer software.

Poor durability of concrete is a major cause of problems in modern building and civil engineering structures in all countries: the annual cost of investigating and repairing deteriorating reinforced concrete structures runs into many millions of

Bringing together in one volume the latest research and information, Aggregates in Concrete provides a comprehensive account of the selection and use of aggregates in concrete.

Fundamentals of Durable Reinforced Concrete presents the basic aspects of concrete durability. It will be of interest to specifiers, to postgraduate researchers and to undergraduates of engineering, architecture and building services

A complete review of the fast-developing topic of high performance concrete (HPC) by one of the leading researchers in the field. It covers all aspects of HPC from materials, properties and technology to construction and testing.

Provides a thorough treatment of the experimental techniques used to characterize the pore structure of materials. The text presents the principles and practical applications of the techniques used, providing the theoretical background, the way to analyze experimental data, and the factors affecting the results.

Elevated temperatures are known to affect the properties of both fresh and hardened concrete. This book describes in detail these effects and explains the mechanisms involved with particular reference to their practical aspects.

This comprehensive and authoritative review of durability of concrete in cold environments will enable concrete materials specialists and practising engineers to understand the mechanisms responsible for deterioration of concrete through freeze/thaw action.

Provides a fundamental understanding of Portland cement and hydraulic binders. This book demonstrates that concrete durability is closely linked to its water/binder ratio and proper curing during the first week after casting. It explains the complexity of the hydration reaction and how to make, use and cure durable and sustainable concrete.

This book presents the fundamentals of concrete surface engineering, considered in view of repair and surface treatment. It is intended to serve as a leading-edge source of information for practicing engineers, architects, repair specialists, and researchers involved in concrete infrastructure maintenance. A comprehensive discussion of the various relevant topics is proposed, from concrete surface characterization to the achievement of a lasting bond, through physicochemical adhesion principles, repair / surface treatment compatibility requirements, and the various surface preparation considerations.

This book provides an up-to-date survey of durability issues, with a particular focus on specification and design, and how to achieve durability in actual concrete construction. It is aimed at the practising engineer, but is also a valuable resource for graduate-level programs in universities. Along with background to current philosophies it gathers together in one useful reference a summary of current knowledge on concrete durability, includes information on modern concrete materials, and shows how these materials can be combined to produce durable concrete. The approach is consistent with the increasing focus on sustainability that is being addressed by the concrete industry, with the current emphasis on ΓÇÿdesign for durabilityΓÇÖ.

This book presents the fundamentals of concrete surface engineering, considered in view of repair and surface treatment. It is intended to serve as a leading-edge source of information for practicing engineers, architects, repair specialists, and researchers involved in concrete infrastructure maintenance. A comprehensive discussion of the various relevant topics is proposed, from concrete surface characterization to the achievement of a lasting bond, through physicochemical adhesion principles, repair / surface treatment compatibility requirements, and the various surface preparation considerations.