Handbook on Quality and Productivity Improvement of Concrete

This is a guide to improving quality and productivity of concrete. It is based on experience gained by the authors in professional practices. Many simple and practical innovations have been presented which the authors have implemented on many of their projects to significantly improve the quality of concrete as well as productivity of concrete at the batching plant. The book will be useful for both professionals in practice and in academia.

Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgement
Quality and Productivity of Concrete
Their Significance
Cement- It's Effect on Quality and Strength of Concrete
Water- It's Effect on Quality and Strength of Concrete
Air Content It's Effect on Strength and Durability of Concrete
Improvement in Strength and Durability of Concrete by use of SCMS
Aggregate It's Effect on Quality and Strength of Concrete
Chemical Admixtures- Their Effect on Quality and Performance of Concrete
Concrete Temperature It's Effect on Quality and Strength of Concrete
Factors Affecting Quality and Productivity of Concrete at Batching Plant
Transportation Placement Factors Affecting Quality of Concrete
Curing of Concrete
Other Factors Affecting Quality of Concrete
Summary
References
Bibliography
Index



English | 2019 | ISBN: 1783323922 | 237 Pages | PDF | 8.2 MB

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