An Introduction to Concrete Alkali/Silicate Aggregate Reactions for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Concrete Alkali/Silicate Aggregate Reactions for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2024-01-22

Total Pages: 35

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in alkali/silicate reactions in concrete aggregate. Here is what is discussed: 1. ALKALI-SILICA AGGREGATE REACTIONS, 2. CRITERIA FOR RECOGNITION OF POTENTIALLY DELETERIOUS CONSTITUENTS IN AGGREGATE, 3. METHODS OF DETERMINING THE POTENTIAL FOR REACTIVITY, 4. RELIABILITY OF AVAILABLE TEST METHODS, 5. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING POTENTIAL REACTIVITY, 6. CONTROL OF ALKALI-SILICA AGGREGATE REACTIONS.

An Introduction to Alkali/Silicate Aggregate Reactions in Concrete
An Introduction to Alkali/Silicate Aggregate Reactions in Concrete

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2017-12-15

Total Pages: 26

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Introductory technical guidance for civil and structural engineers interested in alkali/silicate aggregate reactions in concrete. Here is what is discussed: 1. ALKALI-SILICA AGGREGATE REACTIONS 2. CRITERIA FOR RECOGNITION OF POTENTIALLY DELETERIOUS CONSTITUENTS IN AGGREGATE 3. METHODS OF DETERMINING THE POTENTIAL FOR REACTIVITY 4. RELIABILITY OF AVAILABLE TEST METHODS 5. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING POTENTIAL REACTIVITY 6. CONTROL OF ALKALI-SILICA AGGREGATE REACTIONS.

An Introduction to Concrete Pavements for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Concrete Pavements for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

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Total Pages: 62

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in portland cement concrete pavements for streets and highways. Here is what is discussed: 1. Purpose, 2. Scope, 3. Responsibilities, strength, and air content, 4. Cement, 5. Aggregates, 6. Admixtures, 7. Pozzolans, 8. Miscellaneous materials, 9. Water, 10. Sampling and testing of materials, 11. Delivery and storage of materials, 12. Grade control, 13. Proportioning, 14. Subgrade, base, forms, and string lines, 15. Batching and mixing, 16. Placing, 17. Field test specimens, 18. Finishing, 19. Curing, 20. Grade and surface smoothness requirements, 21. Tolerances in pavement thickness, 22. Repairs of defective pavement slabs, 23. Joints, 24. Pavement protection, 25. Measurements, 26. References

An Introduction to Concrete Pavement Recycled Aggregate for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Concrete Pavement Recycled Aggregate for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2024-06-15

Total Pages: 33

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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design, construction and maintenance of streets and highways. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. CURRENT USE OF RCA IN CONCRETE MIXTURES, 3. MIXTURE DESIGN USING RCA, 4. CONSIDERATIONS FOR PAVEMENT DESIGN USING RCA CONCRETE, 5. RCA PRODUCTION AND USE CONSIDERATIONS, 6. CONCLUSIONS.

An Introduction to Concrete Materials Selection for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Concrete Materials Selection for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-10-07

Total Pages: 69

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction with concrete. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS, 3. AGGREGATES.

An Introduction to Causes of Damage to Concrete for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Causes of Damage to Concrete for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-03-17

Total Pages: 70

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Introductory technical guidance fpr civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in causes damage to concrete structures. Here is wat is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. FAULTY DESIGN, 3. CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS, 4. SULFATE DETERIORATION, 5. ALKALI-AGGREGATE REACTION, 6. DETERIORATION, CAUSED BY CYCLIC FREEZING AND THAWING WEATHER. 7. ABRASION-EROSION DAMAGE, 8. CAVITATION DAMAGE, 9. CORROSION OF REINFORCING STEEL, 10. ACID EXPOSURE, 11. CRACKING, 12. STRUCTURAL OVERLOADS, 13. MULTIPLE CAUSES OF DAMAGE.