Concrete

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This textbook presents the art and science of concrete in a simple, clear, hands-on manner. Cement and concrete are predicted to be the premier building material of the 21st Century Includes unique diagrams, photographs, and summary tables Updated to include new chapters on non-destructive methods for concrete; future challenges in concrete technology; an increased number of examples of concrete applications; and new developments in durability A new chapter on non-destructive methods for concrete A new chapter on the future challenges in concrete technology New sections on: high-performance concrete, high-workability concrete, self-consolidating concrete, fiber-reinforced concrete, and roller-compacted concrete, high-volume fly-ash concrete Increased number of examples of application of concrete New developments in durability of concrete: damage of high-strength concrete by fire, frost damage of concrete, delayed ettringite formation, crystallization of salts in pores, alkali-silica reaction, concrete in seawater

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