Improving Concrete Quality
Improving Concrete Quality

Author: Karthikeyan H Obla

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-06-25

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1466592133

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Improve the Quality of Concrete, Improve the Quality of ConstructionQuality measurement is not prevalent in the concrete industry and quality investment is not seen as potentially generating a positive return. Improving Concrete Quality examines how and why concrete quality should be measured, and includes instruction on developing specifications w

ACI Manual of Concrete Inspection
ACI Manual of Concrete Inspection

Author:

Publisher: American Concrete Institute

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 0870312758

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This manual is intended to guide, assist, and instruct concrete inspectors and others engaged in concrete construction and testing, including field engineers, construction superintendents, supervisors, laboratory and field technicians, and workers. Designers may also find the manual to be a valuable reference by using the information to better adapt their designs to the realities of field construction. Because of the diverse possible uses of the manual and the varied backgrounds of the readers, it includes the reasoning behind the technical instructions. The field of concrete construction has expanded dramatically over the years to reflect the many advances that have taken place in the concrete industry. Although many of the fundamentals presented in previous editions of this manual remain relevant and technically correct, this eleventh edition incorporates new material to address these advances in technology

Materials and Mix Optimization Procedures for PCC Pavements
Materials and Mix Optimization Procedures for PCC Pavements

Author: Scott Schlorholtz

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13:

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This research project investigated important variables that impact the homogeneity and rheology of concrete mixtures. The project consisted of a field study and a laboratory study. The field study collected information from six different projects in Iowa. The information that was collected during the field study documented cementitious material properties, plastic concrete properties, and hardened concrete properties. The laboratory study was used to develop baseline mixture variability information for the field study. It also investigated plastic concrete properties using various new devices to evaluate rheology and mixing efficiency. In addition, the lab study evaluated a strategy for the optimization of mortar and concrete mixtures containing supplementary cementitious materials.