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Description: The 2nd edition is completely updated and expanded, with 10 of the 36 chapters entirely new. The 36 contributors, all leading authorities in their respective areas, cover both the materials and structural aspects of concrete and masonry, from basic concrete materials, admixtures, properties, and concrete placement to offshore structures, automation, roller-compacted concrete, and architectural concrete. The book features discussions on advances in engineered concrete materials, reinforced concrete construction, specialized construction techniques, and design recommendations for high performance. With reference to the latest ASTM and ACI codes and specifications, this encyclopedic resource offers the design engineer and constructor truly critical support in proper concrete design and construction.
Contents:
1. Concrete Constituent Materials.
2. Mineral Admixtures.
3. Chemical Admixtures.
4. Long Term Effects and Serviceability.
5. Properties and Performance of Normal-Strength and High-Strength Concrete.
6. Design and Placement of Concrete Mixtures.
7. Design and Construction of Concrete Formwork.
8. Construction Loading in High-Rise Buildings.
9. Deflection of Concrete Members.
10. Structural Concrete Systems.
11. Construction of Prestressed Concrete.
12. Unbonded Post-tensioning in Building Construction.
13. Concrete for Offshore Structures.
14. Foundations for Concrete Structures.
15. Specialized Construction Applications.
16. Structural Concrete Repair.
17. Joints in Concrete Structures.
18. Automation in Concrete Construction.
19. Equipment for Concrete Building Construction.
20. Roller-Compacted Concrete.
21. Nondestructive Test Methods.
22. Fiber-Reinforced Composites.
23. Bonded Concrete Overlays.
24. Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) – Mechanical and Durability Properties.
25. Design and Construction of Fiber Plastics Structures.
26. Low-Calcium, Fly-Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete.
27. Performance Evaluation of Structures.
28. Masonry Design and Construction.
29. Aesthetics in Construction and Design of Long Span Prestressed Concrete Bridges.
30. Architectural Concrete.
31. Fire Resistance and Protection of Structures.
32. Seismic Resisting Construction.
33. Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems.
34. Design of Precast Seismic Bracing Systems.
35. Cracking Mitigation and Maintenance Considerations.
36. Proportioning Concrete Structural Elements by the ACI 318-08 Code.
Index.
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