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Concrete Inspection Handbook
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Item Code: EB115
Date of Publication: 2005
Price: $45.00
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The only handbook on inspection requirements for concrete structures especially written for building officials, plans examiners, and field inspection personnel employed by governing bodies and their entities charged with enforcing building codes. Ideal for those seeking certification as a Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector. Others involved in the design, specification, inspection, and construction of concrete structures will also find the handbook of value.
Explains the inspection provisions of the 2005 edition of ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
It explains the purpose of code requirements related to concrete construction, and gives additional background information on why these provisions are necessary. With a better understanding of code provisions comes a higher level of code enforcement, thus assuring a higher level of code compliance.
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Concrete Manure Storages Handbook
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Item Code: LT216
Date of Publication: 2005
Price: $45.00
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This 2005 edition includes design criteria, reinforcing selection and construction details for liquid manure storages. The information is intended primarily for designers and builders, but is also useful to owners and users.
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Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders
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Item Code: EB008
Date of Publication: 2008
Price: $55.00
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The sixth edition of PCA's Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders reflects the state-of-the-practice for concrete masonry construction presented in a revised layout style. More than 200 color photos describe designing and building with concrete masonry. Like the previous version, this handbook contains nine chapters, giving comprehensive coverage to materials - from units, to mortar, to grout. The chapters on design and construction provide an introduction to the structural behavior of masonry elements, including the types of loads acting on structures, how loads are carried, key components of masonry walls, and a detailed description of placing masonry. Includes information on applications for concrete masonry structures, finishes such as paint and plaster, more than 40 details of masonry sections, and a brand new glossary.
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Concrete Research Library, 2008 Edition
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Item Code: DVD021
Date of Publication: 2008
Price: $100.00
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This is an updated, searchable compendium of more than 1,200 PCA concrete research reports from 1916 to 2008. Topics range from concrete properties and long-term field performance to durability, high performance concrete, life cycle inventory, sustainability, and structural design.
Of historical importance is the Development Department Bulletins DX001 through DX147, the Lewis Institute Bulletins LS001-LS017, and the full collection of Research Department Bulletins RX001-RX229. Research & Development Bulletins (RD001-RD139) discuss pavement cracking, ICF walls, high-strength concrete columns, the effect of fly ash on the durability of concrete, freeze-thaw durability, fire resistance of reinforced concrete columns, cement kiln dust, ASR, DEF, sulfate environments and all aspects of concrete properties.
Also, there is access to more than 600 Serial No. (SN) reports on topics such as masonry, roller-compacted concrete, structural design, durability, concrete technology, soil cement, paving, architectural concrete, residential construction, bridges, and sustainability. To search the DVD, select from an author or keyword list, or use any combination of terms.
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Concrete Slab Surface Defects: Causes, Prevention, Repair
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Item Code: IS177
Date of Publication: 2001
Price: $15.00
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The latest edition describes the causes, prevention, and repair of 10 common concrete slab surface defects: dusting, scaling, popouts, crazing, cracking, discoloration, blisters, spalling, low spots, and curling. Describes how petrographic (microscopical) analysis can be used to determine the cause of most concrete defects.
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Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures / Dosage et contrôle des mélanges de béton CD
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Item Code: CD101
Date of Publication: 2008
Price: $80.00
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Now on CD in English and French, this updated Canadian edition of PCA's premier publication gives practical guidelines for selection of materials, including portland cements, supplementary cementing materials, admixtures, fibers; design of concrete mixtures; and control of manufacturing and construction practices, including mixing, transporting, placing, finishing and curing of quality concrete, as well as high-performance and special concretes. Throughout the publication Canadian Standards Association criteria and test methods are used. CSA standards used reflect current editions of applicable Canadian material and test standards, namely CAN/CSA-A23.1-00, CAN/CSA-A23.2-00 (update on CSA A3000-03 standard included). Includes comprehensive glossary and links to cement and concrete resources on the web. Links from references in the book provide access to PCA research reports and relevant web sites. Entire book is indexed and can be searched using keywords or phrases. PowerPoint slides are available for each of the book's 18 chapters. Short video clips are included in the book and the PowerPoint presentations.
TO ORDER THIS CD, CALL MAUREEN BOWEN AT 1-888-361-0003, EXT. 7240 OR CLICK HERE.
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Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14th Edition
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Item Code: EB001
Date of Publication: 2002 (rev. 2008)
Price: $80.00
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Definitive reference on concrete technology covers fundamentals and detailed information on freshly mixed and hardened concrete. Extensively updated and expanded, this new edition discusses materials for concrete, such as portland cements, supplementary cementing materials, aggregates, admixtures and fibers; air-entrainment; procedures for mix proportioning, batching, mixing, transporting, handling, placing, consolidating, finishing, and curing concrete; precautions necessary during hot- and cold-weather concreting; causes and methods of controlling volume changes; commonly used control tests for quality concrete; special types of concrete, such as high-performance, lightweight, heavyweight, no-slump, roller-compacted, shotcrete, mass concrete and many more. Applicable ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI standards are referred to extensively.
New chapters include information on supplementary cementing materials, fibers, and HPC. Revised technical information is based on the latest ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI specs and standards, including metric values. The standards are referred to extensively.
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Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 7th Edition
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Item Code: EB101
Date of Publication: 2002
Price: $80.00
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Seventh edition. Provides a concise reference on concrete and includes new advances in concrete technology. Also gives practical guidelines for selection of materials, including portland cements, supplementary cementing materials, admixtures, fibers; design of concrete mixtures; and control of manufacturing and construction practices, including mixing, transporting, placing, finishing and curing of quality concrete. Throughout the text, Canadian Standards Association standards and test methods are used. CSA standards used reflect the latest editions of applicable Canadian material and test standards, namely CAN/CSA-A23.1-00 and CAN/CSA-A23.2-00. TO ORDER THIS PUBLICATION, CALL MAUREEN BOWEN AT 1-888-361-0003, EXT. 7240 OR CLICK HERE.
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Diagnosis and Control of Alkali-Aggregate Reactions in Concrete
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Item Code: IS413
Date of Publication: 2007
Price: $17.00
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This 26-page document provides leading edge approaches to identify and control alkali-silica reactivity and alkali-carbonate reactivity in concrete.
Graphical illustrations and photographs portray the symptoms of alkali-aggregate reactivity (AAR). New test methods are critiqued for their use in identifying potentially reactive aggregates and for their ability to demonstrate that supplementary cementing materials and blended cements can adequately control AAR.
Carrying the logos of the American Concrete Pavement Association, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, and the Portland Cement Association, this document provides a unified step toward efficient, effective control of alkali-aggregate reaction.
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Diseno y Control de Mezclas de Concreto
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Item Code: EB201
Date of Publication: 2004
Price: $80.00
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Spanish edition of PCA's premier publication includes translation of the popular 14th U.S. edition of Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures (EB001.14) plus information on construction practices and standards used in Latin America.
From the basics to specifics of materials, mixing, placing, testing, and new developments, this manual on concrete technology covers about every aspect of the most widely used construction material in the world. All units in Metric and Inch-Pound.
Edición en español de la principal publicación de la PCA incluye la traducción de la decimocuarta edición americana de Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures (EB001.14) además de informaciones sobre prácticas de construcción y normas usadas en Latino América.
Este manual sobre la tecnología del concreto cubre cada aspecto del material de construcción más usado en el mundo, desde sus fundamentos hasta los detalles de sus materiales constituyentes, su mezclado, ensayos y nuevos desarrollos.
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Diseno y Control de Mezclas de Concreto, CD201
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Item Code: CD201
Date of Publication: 2004
Price: $80.00
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Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures has been the cement and concrete industry's primary reference on concrete technology since the first U.S. edition was published in the early 1920s.
Content of this electronic version includes a Spanish translation of the 14th U.S. edition of Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures (EB001.14), which covers fundamentals and detailed information on freshly mixed and hardened concrete. It discusses materials for concrete, such as portland cements, supplementary cementing materials, aggregates, admixtures and fibers; air entrainment; procedures for mix proportioning, batching, mixing, transporting, handling, placing, consolidating, finishing, and curing concrete; precautions necessary during hot- and cold-weather concreting; causes and methods of controlling volume changes; commonly used control tests for quality concrete; special types of concrete, such as high-performance, lightweight, heavyweight, no-slump, roller-compacted, shotcrete, mass concrete and many more. In addition, extensive information on construction practices and standards used in Central and Latin America are included.
While the book focuses on construction terminology used in Mexico, synonyms have been added in parenthesis throughout the book to accommodate readers throughout Latin America. The appendix contains a concise list of synonyms used in this edition.
Includes a comprehensive glossary, links to cement and concrete resources on the web and metric conversions. Entire book is indexed and can be searched using keywords or phrases.
PowerPoint slides are available for each of the book's 18 chapters.
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Effects of Cement Characteristics on Concrete Properties, 2nd Edition
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Item Code: EB226
Date of Publication: 2006
Price: $30.00
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Discusses how different cement characteristics affect properties of fresh and hardened concrete.
Cement characteristics include chemical composition (main composition, Bogue calculation, alkalies, sulfates, minor components, loss on ignition, insoluble residue) and physical properties (fineness, particle size distribution, setting, compressive strength, heat of hydration, soundness). Concrete properties cover fresh concrete (workability, water requirement, slump, rheology, setting time, bleeding, admixture compatibility, heat of hydration) and hardened concrete (strength, shrinkage, air content, transport properties) including durability (ASR, chloride permeability, sulfate resistance). Summary tables compare the changes in characteristics of cement with predicted or observed concrete behavior. This report is also found on DVD021.
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Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Composites
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Item Code: LT306
Date of Publication: 2006
Price: $200.00
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The use of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has grown steadily over the last 40 years, and extensive work has been done in recent years to optimize its properties, utilize new fiber types, and innovative surface treatments. High Performance FRC, Self-Compacting FRC, pavements and slabs using FRC, are just some of the newer applications that are growing in popularity. The authors, both teachers and scholars of concrete technology, present the latest developments in this volume. The first part of the book addresses the mechanics of fiber-reinforced brittle matrices and the implications for cementitious systems. The second part of the book describes the various types of fiber-cement composites, their production, mechanical and physical properties, durability, and applications. This publication will be of great interest to all practitioners and students of fibre reinforced concrete. Published by Taylor and Francis, 2006.
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Formwork for Concrete (ACI SP-4)
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Item Code: LT212
Date of Publication: 2005
Price: $186.50
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Now in its 7th edition, Formwork for Concrete is a reference for designers and builders of formwork on material properties, design data, and construction suggestions. For architects and engineers, it adds guidance on structural design details related to effective formwork; for novices, fundamentals of form design and construction. The 7th edition, revised in accordance with Guide to Formwork for Concrete (ACI 347R-04), includes new material not available in prior editions on single-sided wall forms, insulating concrete forms, pressure formulas with coefficients for differing weights and mix chemistries, inflated forming methods, and has expanded text on multistory shoring systems. This is the most comprehensive and authoritative formwork reference you can buy! Published by the American Concrete Institute.
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Fundamentals of Concrete
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Item Code: CD062
Date of Publication: 2007
Price: $75.00
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Part of a series of training programs on cement and concrete technology, this CD provides an introduction to the fundamentals of concrete.
Topics include: materials used in concrete mixtures, the essentials of quality concrete, and the desired fresh and hardened properties of concrete.
Fully narrated, with a quiz included at the end. The course is designed for cement manufacturers, ready-mix concrete producers, concrete contractors, consultants, architects, specifiers, QA/QC personnel, inspection staff, and other design professionals dealing with the use of concrete as a building material.
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Fundamentals of Quality Concrete
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Item Code: DVD113
Date of Publication: 2005
Price: $25.00
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The DVD version of the popular PCA video. Includes everything you need to know about concrete basics from start to finishing. This DVD provides a basic understanding of portland cement and concrete technology; material properties of cement, water, fine and coarse aggregates, and admixtures; concrete properties relative to water-cement ratios; durability and air-entrainment; the proper curing of concrete; and the five essentials of quality concrete.
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Guide for Concrete Floor & Slab Construction (ACI 302.1R-04)
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Item Code: LT209
Date of Publication: 2004
Price: $100.50
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You need this ACI guide if you're constructing your first very-flat floor, don't know what an F-number is, and haven't heard about highway straightedges for cutting and filling. You'll also find the book useful for all types of concrete floors--including those with dry-shakes and other surface hardening requirements. This guide starts with site preparation and ends with curing. There's also a valuable troubleshooting section covering common floor problems and solutions. 2004 EDITION
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Guide to Stained Concrete and More with Bob Harris
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Item Code: DVD008
Date of Publication: 2007
Price: $109.00
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This step-by-step instructional DVD from Bob Harris, world-renowned concrete artisan and President of the Decorative Concrete Institute, consists of 316 minutes of viewing time. This DVD will provide detailed information on stained concrete techniques, including surface preparation, problem solving, design, layout, grouting, site conditions, sampling, staining and faux finishing techniques, stains, dyes, sealers, coatings, floor finishes, floor wax, metallic epoxies, spectacular art pieces, and more.
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High-Strength Concrete: A Practical Guide
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Item Code: LT317
Date of Publication: 2009
Price: $140.00
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Michael Caldarone, noted authority on the subject of high-strength concrete, delivers a practical approach to designing, producing and using this powerful material. Its many benefits include high compressive strengths, which allow a reduction in the cross-sectional dimensions of columns and walls in buildings. Its greater stiffness allows for increasing building heights while controlling sway and occupant comfort. Civil structures such as bridges have benefited from greater span lengths, shallower beam sections, wider girder spacing, and extended service life. Illustrated with real-life examples, through documented case histories, High-Strength Concrete will be a valuable resource for contractors, producers, inspection agencies, as well as engineers and researchers. Published by Routledge Press, c2009.
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