Specialist Techniques And Materials For Concrete Construction

Concrete will be the key material for Mankind to create the built environment of the next millennium. The requirements of this infrastructure will be both demanding, in terms of technical performance and economy, and yet be greatly varied, from architectural masterpieces to the simplest of utilities.Specialist techniques and materials for concrete construction forms the Proceedings of the three day international conference held during the Congress, creating with concrete, 6-10 September 1999, organised by the Concrete technology unit, University of Dundee.

Volume 1: Creating with concrete Volume 2: Radical design and concrete packages Volume 3: Role of interfaces in concrete Volume 4: Controlling concrete degradation Volume 5: Extending performance of concrete structures Volume 6: Exploiting wastes in concrete Volume 7: Modern concrete materials Volume 8: Utilization ready mixed concrete and mortar Volume 9: Innovation in concrete structures Volume 10: Specialist techniques and materials for concrete construction Volume 11: Concrete durability and repair technology

Concrete is a global material that underwrites commercial wellbeing and social development. The pressure for change and improvement of performance is relentless and necessary. Concrete must keep evolving to satisfy the increasing demands of all its users.

Concluding the trilogy on geological materials in construction, this authoritative volume reviews many uses of clays, ranging from simple fills to sophisticated products. Comprehensive and international coverage is achieved by an expert team, including geologists, engineers and architects. Packed with information prepared for a wide readership, this unique handbook is also copiously illustrated. The volume is dedicated to the memory of Professor Sir Alec Skempton. Various definitions of 'clay' are explored. Clay mineralogy is described, plus the geological formation of clay deposits and their fundamental materials properties. World and British clay deposits are reviewed and explained. New compositional data are provided for clay formations throughout the stratigraphic column. Investigative techniques and interpretation are considered, ranging from site exploration to laboratory assessment of composition and engineering performance. Major civil engineering applications are addressed, including earthworks, earthmoving and specialized roles utilizing clays. Traditional earthen building is included and shown to dominate construction in places. Clay-based construction materials are detailed, including bricks, ceramics and cements. The volume also includes a comprehensive glossary.

Concrete will be the key material for Mankind to create the built environment of the next millenium. The requirements of this infrastructure will be both demanding, in terms of technical performance and economy, and yet be greatly varied, from architectural masterpieces to the simplest of utilities. Innovation in Concrete Structures: Design and Construction forms the proceeding of the three day International Conference held during the Congress, Creating with Concrete, 6-10 September 1999, organised by the Concrete Technology University. Topics discussed include civil engineering structures, sub-structures, high-rise structures, deep basements, precast concrete construction and housing.

This book gathers a selection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the Sustainable Concrete Materials and Structures in Construction 2020, held at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia, on 24th August 2020. The contributions, prepared by international scientists and engineers, cover the latest advances in and innovative applications with the theme Towards Sustainable Green Concrete The articles in this book cater to academics, graduate students, researchers, as well as industrial practitioners working in the areas of concrete materials and building construction.

Concrete will be the key material for Mankind to create the built environment of the next millennium. The requirements of this infrastructure will be bothde manding, in terms of technical performance and economy, and yet be greatly varied, from architectural masterpieces to the simplest of utilities.Modern concrete materials: Binders, Additions and Admixtures forms the proceedings of the three day International Conference held during the Congress, Creating with Concrete, 6-10 September 1999, organised by the Concrete Technology Unit, University of Dundee.