Developments in the formulation and reinforcement of concrete

Concrete is the most widely-used construction material in the world. This important book summarises the wealth of recent research on improving qualities such as durability and sustainability as well as the emergence of a new generation of specialist concretes for particular applications.

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Institute of Materials, Minerals, and mining
Other Authors: Mindess, Sidney
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, England Woodhead Publishing c2008
Series:Woodhead Publishing in materials
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Table of Contents:
  • Autoclaved aerated concrete
  • High density and radiation-shielding concrete
  • High strength concrete
  • Sprayed concrete (Shotcrete)
  • Hot weather concreting
  • Underwater concrete
  • Fibrous concrete reinforcement
  • Lightweight concrete
  • Self compacting concrete (SCC)
  • Recycled materials in concrete
  • Foamed concrete
  • Polymer concrete
  • Future developments in concrete.