Advanced concrete technology.

Other Authors: Choo, B. S.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003.
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Table of Contents:
  • 5.8 Concrete properties5.9 High-density grouts; 5.10 Quality management; 5.11 Specifications; 5.12 Summary; References; Chapter 6. Fibre-reinforced concrete; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Properties of fibres and matrices; 6.3 Post-cracking composite theory; 6.4 Theoretical stress-strain curves in uniaxial tension; 6.5 Principles of fibre reinforcement in flexure; 6.6 Steel fibre concrete; 6.7 Mix design and composite manufacture; 6.8 Properties; 6.9 Testing; 6.10 Applications; 6.11 Polypropylene fibre-reinforced concrete; 6.12 Mix design and manufacture; 6.13 Properties of fresh concrete.
  • 6.14 Properties of hardened concrete6.15 Applications; 6.16 Glass fibre-reinforced concrete; References; Further reading; Chapter 7. Masonry mortars; 7.1 Aims and objectives; 7.2 Historical background; 7.3 The requirements of mortar; 7.4 Properties of mortar; 7.5 Constituents of mortar; 7.6 Mortar standards and application documents; 7.7 Mortar mix design; 7.8 Basic masonry design for durability; 7.9 Site problems; 7.10 Summary; References; Chapter 8. Recycled concrete; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 BRE Digest 433 and the properties of recycled aggregate; 8.3 Methods of recycling and quality.