Fresh Concrete
PL Domone
Introduction
Workability
Terminology And Definitions
Rheology Of Liquids
Tests On Cement Paste
Tests On Concrete
Cohesion, Segregation
Quality Control With Rheological Tests
Rheology Of High-Performance Concrete
Loss Of Workability
Placing And Compaction
Segregation And Bleed After Placing
References
Further Reading
Relevant Standards
Part Setting And Hardening Of Concrete
Plastic And Thermal Cracking
Richard Day And John Clarke
Introduction
Plastic Cracking
Plastic Settlement Cracks
The Mechanism Of Plastic Settlement
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Prevention Of Plastic Settlement Cracking
Remedial Measures
Plastic Shrinkage Cracks
The Mechanism Of Plastic Shrinkage
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Prevention Of Plastic Shrinkage
Remedial Measures
Other Cracks In Plastic Concrete
Early Thermal Contraction Cracks
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The Mechanism Of Thermal Contraction
Limiting Temperatures
Control Of Cracking
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Curling
Crazing
The Mechanism Of Crazing
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Long-Term Drying Shrinkage Cracks
The Mechanism Of Long-Term Drying Shrinkage
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References
Further Reading
Curing
Bryan Marsh
Aims And Objectives
What Is Curing?
Why Cure Concrete?
How Can Curing Be Achieved In Practice?
Which Curing Method Is Best?
Retention Of Formwork
Impermeable Coverings
Absorptive Coverings
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Water Addition
Curing Membranes
Protection Against Vibration


Is Curing Always Effective?
How Long Should Curing Be Applied?
The Effect Of Cement Type
When Is Curing Of Particular Importance?
Effect Of Temperature
What Happens If Concrete Is Not Cured Properly?
The Effect Of Curing On Strength
Some International Curing Specifications
Some Food For Thought
Summary And Conclusions
References
Further Reading
Concrete Properties: Setting And Hardening
Tom Harrison
Strength Development
Learning Objectives
Background
Mechanism Of Strength Development
Comparison Of Strength Development
Temperature And Temperature History
Curing Conditions
Monitoring The Rate Of Strength Development
Maturity And Accelerated Curing
Learning Objectives
Concept Of Maturity
Maturity Laws
Calculations Of Maturity
Methods Of Obtaining Data
Applications Of Accelerated Curing
Methods Of Accelerated Curing
Effect Of Accelerated Curing
Assessment Of Safe Striking Times
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Main External Factors
Calculation Of Safe Formwork
Effects Of The Concrete On Formwork
References
Further Reading
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Hot And Cold Weather Concreting
EA Kay
Introduction
Hot Weather Concreting
Hot Weather Effects
Control Measures
Cold Weather Concreting
Cold Weather Effects
Maturity


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