272 Pages
by
CRC Press
272 Pages
by
CRC Press
272 Pages
by
CRC Press
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This practical book from a highly experienced author presents clearly the means and methods for designing, producing and using high-strength concrete. High-strength concrete offers many benefits. Higher compressive strengths allow for a reduction in the cross-sectional dimensions of columns and walls in buildings. Its greater stiffness allows for increasing building heights while controlling... Read more
1. Introduction
2. Constituent Materials
3. Mixture Development and Evaluation
4. Properties
5. Specifications
6. Production and Delivery
7. Placement Consolidation and Finishing
8. Curing
9. Quality Control and Testing
10. Problem Solving
11. Summary
Biography
Michael Caldarone is a professional engineer with over 20 years experience in concrete material engineering and has been involved with many of the world’s most notable projects involving high-strength concrete. He is the current chair of the American Concrete Institute Committee 363 on High-Strength Concrete.
