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Concrete Technology

Author(s): Job Thomas

ISBN: 9788131526682

1st Edition

Copyright: 2015

India Release: 2015

₹635

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 476

Trim Size: 241 x 181 mm

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Concrete Technology is a study material for academicians, a laboratory manual for quality engineers, and a reference literature for researchers. The details of research findings and its usefulness are discussed in this book. It also describes the testing and quality assurance of constituent materials and composite concrete in addition to compatibility issues of admixture and sustainable concrete production. Special concrete such as colored concrete, high-performance concrete, and fiber-reinforced concrete and their suitability are enumerated in detail. The practice problems are designed to reinforce the theoretical knowledge of the reader.

  • Presents standard procedure for testing of materials and concrete
  • Includes photos along with illustrations and artworks
  • Illustrates mix design procedure based on IS, ACI, and DOE
  • Discusses the latest code provisions of IS:456(2000) and IS:1343(2012)

1. Cement

2. Water

3. Aggregates

4. Chemical and Mineral Admixtures

5. Concrete Mix Design

6. Concrete Production

7. Standard Testing of Concrete

8. Engineering Properties of Concrete

9. Durability

10. Special Concrete

Job Thomas

 Assistant Professor in Cochin University of Science and Technology