Bridges the gap between construction how-to's and research-oriented references on cement and concrete materials science. The primary purpose is to explain the behavior of cement and concrete and how to modify that behavior in terms useful to design and construction practitioners. Emphasis is on understanding behavior and recommended practice so informed decisions can be made in the design office and the field, with close attention to concrete construction problems faced daily.
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THE SOURCE THAT BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN HANDS-ON PRACTICE AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
How can you get the best performance from concrete? How can you modify its behavior to meet specific design and construction needs? This unique sourcebook--written by one of the top authorities in concrete practice and science--brings building professionals practical, noteworthy information to help you:
*Specify with confidence and ensure optimal outcomes with key facts about aggregate, cement, and water interaction
*Benefit from the latest research discoveries for better pavement and construction applications
*Choose the right chemical and mineral admixtures
*Troubleshoot and diagnose problems in the field
*Resolve batching, hardening, mixing, transport, finishing, curing, mechanical, durability, and other issues with authoritative advice
*Cope with adverse conditions
*Get quick and clear answers from more than 300 helpful illustrations, tables, charts, and graphs
How can you get the best performance from concrete? How can you modify its behavior to meet specific design and construction needs? This unique sourcebook--written by one of the top authorities in concrete practice and science--brings building professionals practical, noteworthy information to help you:
*Specify with confidence and ensure optimal outcomes with key facts about aggregate, cement, and water interaction
*Benefit from the latest research discoveries for better pavement and construction applications
*Choose the right chemical and mineral admixtures
*Troubleshoot and diagnose problems in the field
*Resolve batching, hardening, mixing, transport, finishing, curing, mechanical, durability, and other issues with authoritative advice
*Cope with adverse conditions
*Get quick and clear answers from more than 300 helpful illustrations, tables, charts, and graphs
Dr. Kenneth C. Hover--who wrote this book to help professionals solve day-to-day concrete questions in the design office and in the field--is a leading figure in concrete code formulation with the American Concrete Institute, a veteran of 14 years' practice as a structural engineer and project manager, and now Professor of Structural Engineering at Cornell University.
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