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Hot and Cold Weather Concreting
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Item Code: CD057
Date of Publication: 2005
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 effects of hot or cold temperature on the properties of concrete and the general requirements for producing concrete in hot or cold weather.
Topics Include:
Definition of hot and cold weather conditions and their effect on the properties of concrete.
General requirements and special materials needed for hot and cold weather conditions.
Guidelines for concrete production and delivery through temperature calculations and time considerations.
Precautions for placement and curing in order to protect the concrete properties as well as the applicable control tests to help predict setting and strength gain.
Fully narrated, with a quiz included at the end, the course is designed for cement manufacturers, ready-mix concrete producers, concrete contractors, engineers, consultants, architects, specifiers, and other design professionals dealing with the use of cement and concrete as building materials.
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Hydrologic Design of Pervious Concrete
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Item Code: EB303
Date of Publication: 2007
Price: $30.00
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The capability to simultaneously maintain water quality, reduce flooding, increase base flow, and preserve valuable parking areas for the property owner is not easily obtained with other water quality or flood mitigation alternatives. Pervious concrete provides a unique leadership opportunity for stewardship in context-sensitive construction and Low-Impact Development (LID). This document describes the fundamental hydrologic behavior of pervious concrete pavement systems and demonstrates basic design methodologies appropriate for a variety of sites and circumstances.
This 72-page publication provides an overview and discussion of techniques which can be used for hydrological design, considering the inter-relationship between runoff characteristics, material characteristics, and site geometry. It also provides guidelines for the preliminary selection of appropriate pervious concrete characteristics for specific applications and environments. This publication will assist:
1. Civil engineers, landscape architects, and other design professionals for guidance in the selection and design of an appropriate pervious concrete pavement system,
2. Permit granting agencies in the review and acceptance of proposed pervious concrete pavement systems; and
3. Developers and owners interested in a more complete technical review of pervious concrete pavement systems.
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Introduction to Concrete Mix Design
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Item Code: CD040
Date of Publication: 2002
Price: $75.00
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This comprehensive, self-contained training program on CD explores how to select mix characteristics based on intended use, exposure conditions, size and shape of an element, and physical properties of the concrete, including strength and durability. It also covers proportioning materials to achieve the desired properties according to the absolute volume method detailed in ACI 211. Interactive mix design examples provide the opportunity to apply what you learn. This CD is an excellent learning or reference tool for ready-mix concrete producers, cement QC and technical personnel, engineering students, specifiers, and other design professionals dealing with the use of concrete as a building material.
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Lab and Exercise Manual of Concrete Construction
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Item Code: CD073
Date of Publication: 2008
Price: $90.00
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Lab and Exercise Manual of Concrete Construction will aid in understanding concrete as a construction material. The extent to which concrete's quality is maintained is demonstrated through numerous tests. Students will investigate the basic mechanical properties of concrete and its constituents, mix design formulations, fresh and hardened concrete properties, and high-performance concrete. The test methods and procedures used during lab sessions are adapted from, and are in accordance with, the standards devised by the ASTM International.
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Lea's Chemistry of Cement and Concrete, 4th Edition
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Item Code: LT132
Date of Publication: 2004
Price: $200.00
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Now in paperback!
Discusses the chemical and physical properties of cement and concrete and the relationship to practical problems that arise in manufacture and use. Useful to chemists involved in both silicate materials and concrete technology. Published by Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann.
If you held off purchasing a copy of Lea's because of the cost, you will be pleased to know that this essential reference source is now available in paperback at about half the original price.
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Manual 49: User's Guide to ASTM Specification C94 on Ready-Mixed Concrete
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Item Code: LT293
Date of Publication: 2005
Price: $74.00
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This is the definitive explanation of the requirements addressed in ASTM standard C94, the “reference standard” for ready-mixed concrete in the U.S. Co-edited by leading authorities in the field, D. Gene Daniel and Colin L. Lobo, and co-published by ASTM International and the National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association. It is an essential user-guide for plant managers, contractors, specifiers, and other concrete industry professionals who need practical guidance to everyday questions relating to application of C94.
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Manual on Control of Air Content in Concrete
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Item Code: EB116
Date of Publication: 1998
Price: $40.00
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Discusses the mechanism and measurements of entrained air and the effect of air on concrete properties. Also reviews the effects of concrete materials, production procedures, construction practices, and field conditions. Searchable CD version included. This report is also found on DVD021.
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Microscopical Examination and Interpretation of Portland Cement and Clinker, 2nd edition
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Item Code: SP030
Date of Publication: 1999
Price: $425.00
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Microscopy can be used to study raw materials, clinker, cement, and concrete. This comprehensive book on the use of microscopy for cement production contains the latest information on preparation of samples, stains and etches, Ono's method, and microscopical interpretation of clinker and raw materials.
Improving quality control, maximizing production, and optimizing clinker processing are just a few of the many uses readers will find for this book. A major feature in this second edition is a chapter on raw materials analysis.
This 224-page hardcover book with color photographs comes with a companion CD of PDF files that are fully searchable and provide quick access to key topics. Also included on the CD are JPG files of all photographs and illustrations in the
book for enhanced viewing and comparative analysis. This book is an essential part of production control at cement plants.
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Optimizing the Use of Fly Ash in Concrete
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Item Code: IS548
Date of Publication: 2007
Price: $25.00
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The optimum amount of fly ash varies not only with the application, but also with composition and proportions of all the materials in the concrete mixture (especially the fly ash), the conditions during placing (especially temperature), construction practices (for example, finishing and curing) and the exposure conditions. This document discusses issues related to using low to very high levels of fly ash in concrete and provides guidance for the use of fly ash without compromising the construction process or the quality of the finished product.
The nature of fly ash including its physical, mineralogical and chemical properties is covered in detail, as well as fly ash variability due to coal composition and plant operating conditions. A discussion on the effects of fly ash characteristics on fresh and hardened concrete properties includes workability, bleeding, air entrainment, setting time, heat of hydration, compressive strength development, creep, drying shrinkage, abrasion resistance, permeability, resistance to chlorides, alkali-silica reaction (ASR), sulfate resistance, carbonation, and resistance to freezing and thawing and deicer salt scaling.
Selected case studies serve as examples of some of the more demanding applications of fly ash concrete for ASR mitigation, chloride resistance, and green building.
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PCA Archival Literature, Vol. 1
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Item Code: DVD024
Date of Publication: 2008
Price: $100.00
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This is a completely new compilation of nearly 700 archived PCA technical publications. In contrast to the research focus of the Concrete Research Library (DVD021), this collection emphasizes technical and practical guidance for the engineer and concrete construction professional.
Figuring prominently in the collection are the Information Sheets (IS) series and the Engineering Bulletin (EB) series.
Among the highlights are historical editions of PCA's best-known publication, Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, starting with the first edition issued in 1925; and prior editions of Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders; Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco) Manual; and Concrete Floors on Ground.
This vast body of technical information will be a valuable resource for all concrete construction professionals. An easy-to-use search interface allows searching by title, author, code number, or keyword.
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Pervious Concrete at the LEEDTM-Certified East Atlanta Library (Video)
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Item Code: CD067
Date of Publication: 2006
Price: $4.00
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The perfect promotional tool for pervious concrete! This mini-CD introduces a case-study on the design and building of the LEEDTM-certified East Atlanta Library. The building included an innovative stormwater system of light-colored pervious concrete for its parking lot, eliminating polluted storm water runoff and contributing to a cooler building system.
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Pervious Concrete: Hydrological Design and Resources CD
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Item Code: CD063
Date of Publication: 2007
Price: $85.00
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A timely update to the useful reference tool on pervious concrete. Filled with technical and promotional resources materials addressing specifying, proportioning, production, and placement of pervious concrete. The CD also contains an analysis tool on hydrological design. The hydrological analysis program is intended solely to illustrate the behavior of pervious concrete systems in relatively simple situations.
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Pisos Industriales de Concreto
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Item Code: EB175
Date of Publication: 2008
Price: $85.00
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Spanish edition of PCA's third edition of Concrete Floors on Ground.
This easy-to-understand publication serves as design guide, construction manual, and authoritative reference. Arranged into eleven chapters, it contains over 100 color photographs and 75 tables and graphs, along with several examples that demonstrate the thickness design process. The technology applies to floors of all types and sizes: small-area floors in a residence or light industry, medium-sized warehouse floors, heavy industrial plants and storage facilities. The basic principles also apply to special-use concrete slabs, such as tennis courts, pool decks, and freezer floors. The approach described emphasizes attaining the best possible balance among service requirements, costs, and maintenance.
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Portland Cement Plaster/Stucco Manual
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Item Code: EB049
Date of Publication: 2003
Price: $37.00
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This how-to guide and technical manual contains everything you need to know about plastering and stucco. This Fifth Edition, illustrated with numerous color photos, contains essential information on materials, bases, mixes, hand and machine applications, and curing. Includes a glossary of plastering terms, a tool list, a troubleshooting guide, and a guide specification. Featuring the latest ASTM and CSA standards, this is an excellent resource for architects, engineers, specifiers, inspectors, contractors, plasterers, and apprentices.
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Portland, Blended, and Other Hydraulic Cements
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Item Code: IS004
Date of Publication: 2008
Price: $25.00
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Discusses the raw materials and manufacture of portland cement and different types of hydraulic cements. Also discusses masonry and expansive cements, and the chemistry of cement. Includes graphs and charts illustrating the effects of cement type on sulfate attack, strength development versus cement type, length change of shrinkage-compensating concrete, and the wet and dry process of cement manufacturing. Tables show compound transformations, chemical composition, fineness, and compressive strength requirements of cements. Adapted from Chapter 2 Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 14th ed. (EB001.14).
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Recommended Practices for Laying Concrete Block
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Item Code: PA043
Date of Publication: 1992
Price: $15.00
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This excellent teaching tool provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for building concrete masonry walls. Over 100 photos and drawings illustrate many of the steps. Subjects include mortar proportioning, mixing, and retempering; laying the first course; building corners; filling in between corners; installing the closure block; tooling joints; and placing anchor bolts. You'll also learn about methods used for control joints, intersecting walls, reinforced masonry, lintels and sills, foundation walls, cavity walls, and walls with concrete block backup. Instructions for patching and cleaning, cutting block, cover and bracing, dampproofing, and insulation are also given. Also available in Spanish (PA398).
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Removing Stains and Cleaning Concrete Surfaces
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Item Code: IS214
Date of Publication: 1988
Price: $15.00
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Find out what works and what doesn't. Should you remove or cover the stain? This useful text describes cleaning methods and stain removal by either mechanical or chemical methods; precautions against use of inappropriate products; prescribes treatments for specific stains, such as bitumen, blood, gum, dirt, efflorescence, mildew and moss, graffiti, wood-tar ink, rust, calking and curing compounds, epoxies, oil, grease, paint, and many more. Methods for covering stain and protecting surfaces.
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Resurfacing Concrete Floors
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Item Code: IS144
Date of Publication: 1996
Price: $10.00
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Concrete floor replacement is costly. Resurfacing costs less and can prolong floor life, but you need to know what type of overlay to use and how to get good results. This publication explains when bonded overlays will work and when unbonded overlays are best. Other topics include preparation of old surfaces, bonding grouts, mix design, placing, finishing, jointing, and curing. Self-leveling toppings and underlayments are also covered.
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Selected Landmark Papers in Concrete Materials Research
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Item Code: LT315
Date of Publication: 2008
Price: $108.50
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This book contains thirteen landmark papers written by distinguished researchers from the early 1920s forward, the latest from 1981. Selected by ACI’s Publications and History Committees for their significance in the field of concrete and cement-based materials, they cover a broad range of topics, from the analysis of the chemical composition of portland cement to microcracking of high strength concrete. Of the 24 authors, 9 were associated with the Portland Cement Association. Forewords with each paper by various contemporary scholars help to place the contribution in their historical context. Published by ACI, 2008.
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