Aggregates in Concrete
Aggregates in Concrete

Author: Mark Alexander

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2005-09-01

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 9780415258395

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Bringing together in one volume the latest research and information, this book provides a detailed guide to the selection and use of aggregates in concrete. After an introduction defining the purpose and role of aggregates in concrete, the authors present an overview of aggregate sources and production techniques, followed by a detailed study of their physical, mechanical and chemical properties. This knowledge is then applied to the use of aggregates in both plastic and hardened concretes, and in the overall mix design. Special aggregates and their applications are discussed in detail, as are the current main specifications, standards and tests.

Interfacial Transition Zone in Concrete
Interfacial Transition Zone in Concrete

Author: J.C. Maso

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2004-03-01

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 0203627253

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An important new state-of-the-art report prepared by RILEM Technical Committee 108 ICC. It has been written by a team of leading international experts from the UK, USA, Canada, Israel, Germany, Denmark, South Africa, Italy and France. Research studies over recent years in the field of cement science have focused on the behaviour of the interfaces between the components of cement-based materials. The techniques used in other areas of materials science are being applied to the complex materials found in cements and concretes, and this book provides a significant survey of the present state of the art.

Bond of Reinforcement in Concrete
Bond of Reinforcement in Concrete

Author: fib Fédération internationale du béton

Publisher: fib Fédération internationale du béton

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9782883940505

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"In 1993, the CEB Commission 2 Material and Behavior Modelling established the Task Group 2.5 Bond Models. It's terms of reference were ... to write a state-of-art report concerning bond of reinforcement in concrete and later recommend how the knowledge could be applied in practice (Model Code like text proposal)... {This work} covers the first part ... the state-of-art report."--Pref.

Size Effect in Concrete Materials and Structures
Size Effect in Concrete Materials and Structures

Author: Xiuli Du

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-12-31

Total Pages: 609

ISBN-13: 9813349433

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The present book gathers a large amount of the recent research results on this topic to provide a better understanding of the size effect by giving a quantitative description of the relationship between the properties of engineering concrete-making material (e.g. the nominal strength) and the corresponding structure size. To be precise, this is about to explore the new static and dynamic unified size effect laws for concrete materials, as well as size effect laws for concrete components. Besides presenting clear and accurate descriptions that further deepen our fundamental knowledge, this book provides additionally useful tools for the scientific design of concrete structures in practical engineering applications.

RILEM Technical Recommendations for the testing and use of construction materials
RILEM Technical Recommendations for the testing and use of construction materials

Author: Rilem

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1994-06-23

Total Pages: 1609

ISBN-13: 1482271362

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This is a compilation of over 170 technical recommendations prepared by RILEM Technical Committees between 1972 and 1994. These give authoritative procedures for the testing and use of many construction materials. The book presents an authoritative source of reference for engineers, scientists and technologists involved in the develo

Use of Recycled Plastics in Eco-efficient Concrete
Use of Recycled Plastics in Eco-efficient Concrete

Author: F. Pacheco-Torgal

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2018-11-21

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 0081027338

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Use of Recycled Plastics in Eco-efficient Concrete looks at the processing of plastic waste, including techniques for separation, the production of plastic aggregates, the production of concrete with recycled plastic as an aggregate or binder, the fresh properties of concrete with plastic aggregates, the shrinkage of concrete with plastic aggregates, the mechanical properties of concrete with plastic aggregates, toughness of concrete with plastic aggregates, modulus of elasticity of concrete with plastic aggregates, durability of concrete with plastic aggregates, concrete plastic waste powder with enhanced neutron radiation shielding, and more, thus making it a valuable reference for academics and industrial researchers. - Describes the main types of recycled plastics that can be applied in concrete manufacturing - Presents, for the first time, state-of-the art knowledge on the properties of conventional concrete with recycled plastics - Discusses the technological challenges for concrete manufactures for mass production of recycled concrete from plastic waste

Regeneration of the Built Environment from a Circular Economy Perspective
Regeneration of the Built Environment from a Circular Economy Perspective

Author: Stefano Della Torre

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-12-30

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 303033256X

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This open access book explores the strategic importance and advantages of adopting multidisciplinary and multiscalar approaches of inquiry and intervention with respect to the built environment, based on principles of sustainability and circular economy strategies. A series of key challenges are considered in depth from a multidisciplinary perspective, spanning engineering, architecture, and regional and urban economics. These challenges include strategies to relaunch socioeconomic development through regenerative processes, the regeneration of urban spaces from the perspective of resilience, the development and deployment of innovative products and processes in the construction sector in order to comply more fully with the principles of sustainability and circularity, and the development of multiscale approaches to enhance the performance of both the existing building stock and new buildings. The book offers a rich selection of conceptual, empirical, methodological, technical, and case study/project-based research. It will be of value for all who have an interest in regeneration of the built environment from a circular economy perspective.

Concrete Technology
Concrete Technology

Author: Adam M. Neville

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 9780273732198

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The success of any concrete structure depends on the designer's sound knowledge of concrete and its behaviour under load, under temperature and humidity changes, and under exposure to the relevant environment and industrial conditions. This book gives students a thorough understanding of all aspects of concrete technology from first principles. It covers concrete ingredients, properties and behaviour in the finished structure with reference to national standards and recognised testing methods used in Britain, the European Union and the United States. Examples and problems are given throughout to emphasise the important aspects of each chapter. An excellent coursebook for all students of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Building at degree or diploma level, Concrete Technology will also be a valuable reference book for practising engineers in the field.

Fracture Processes of Concrete
Fracture Processes of Concrete

Author: Jan G.M. van Mier

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-07-14

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 135144722X

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Despite tremendous advances made in fracture mechanics of concrete in recent years, very little information has been available on the nature of fracture processes and on reliable test methods for determining parameters for the different models. Moreover, most texts on this topic discuss numerical modeling but fail to consider experimentation. This book fills these gaps and synthesizes progress in the field in a simple, straightforward manner geared to practical applications.