Advanced Materials and Techniques for Reinforced Concrete Structures

Introduction
References

Reinforced Concrete Structures
Introduction
Feed, Schematic (Preliminary) Engineering
Detailed Engineering
Different Structure Systems
High-Rise Building
Foundations
References

Loads in International Codes
Introduction
Loads
Loads Calculation in European Code
Comparison of Calculations of Resistance for Different Codes
References

Concrete Materials and Tests
Introduction
Concrete Materials Test
Steel Reinforcement Test
Nondestructive Test for Hardened Concrete
References

Concrete Mix Design
Introduction
Essential Statistical Information
Basics of Concrete Mix Design
Egyptian Code
British Standard
American Specification (ACI)
Fresh Concrete Test
Concrete strength in European Code EC2
Define Concrete Density
Define Settlement for Fresh Concrete
Determining Compacting Factor for Fresh Concrete
High-Performance Concrete Mix
Pumped Concrete Mix
References

Special Concrete
Introduction
Admixtures
Hot-Weather Concrete
High-Strength Concrete
Self-Compacted Concrete
Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
Cellular Concrete
No-Fines Concrete
Sawdust Concrete
Rice Husk Ash
Advanced Materials for Concrete Protection
References

The Concrete Industry
Introduction
Execute Wooden Form
Formwork for High-Rise Buildings
Detailing, Fabrication, and Installation of Steel Bars
Concrete Cover and Specifications
Concrete Pouring
Compaction Procedure
Execute Curing
References

Structure Integrity Management
Introduction
Structure Integrity Management
Risk-Based Maintenance Strategy
Example
Repair and Inspection Strategy and Optimization
Maintenance Plan
References

Biography

Mohamed Abdallah El-Reedy, PhD, is a professional structural engineer, and his main area of research is the reliability of concrete and steel structures. Dr. El-Reedy has provided consulting services to several companies and organizations around the world. He has taught courses on repair and maintenance for reinforced concrete structures and advanced materials worldwide. In addition, he has presented numerous papers at conferences sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Concrete Institute, the American Society for Testing and Materials, and the American Petroleum Institute. He is also the author of seven books.

"This books covers all those aspects of concrete structural design that don’t often get taught at undergraduate level, where the focus tends to be on analysis. The practical design, specification and construction of concrete structures is comprehensively documented in this book and will be a real benefit to practising engineers.
—Antony Darby, University of Bath, UK

"… adopts a highly practical stance on the subject of concrete engineering. The use of real-life illustrative examples throughout is particularly useful to those involved in the study of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete structural design and construction."
—Dr. Lee Cunningham, University of Manchester, UK