Handbook of Analytical Techniques in Concrete Science and Technology: Principles, Techniques and Applications

by V. S. Ramachandran, J. J. Beaudoin

Overview

Measuring the long-term durability of new types of concrete and concrete technologies is crucial to their acceptance in the marketplace. This long-needed handbook of analytical techniques provides a complete reference to the cutting-edge procedures used to test today's innovative materials. Ranging from chemical and thermal analysis, to IR and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, to Scanning Electron Microscopy, x-ray diffraction, computer modeling and more, the book provides first-hand explanations of modern methods—contributed by 24 leading scientists, many of whom actually developed or refined the techniques. The book includes many analytic techniques, applied to a wide range of organic, inorganic and composite materials and additives.Perfect for practitioners, students, and professional standards writers, the handbook is highly useful for scrutinizing materials in a variety of environments. It takes into account the many factors that affect the qualities of concrete—temperature, pore and pore-size distribution, surface area, and exposure—gathering diverse evaluation methods into one convenient resource.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815514374
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/31/2001
Series:	Building Materials Series
Pages:	1003
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

IntroductionPortland Cement Types, Properties and SpecificationsHydration of Portland CementHydraulic Cements Other Than Standard PortlandWaterAdmixturesMineral AggregatesùGeneralMineral Aggregates—Physical PropertiesChemical Properties of AggregatesGeometric Properties of AggregatesFineness Modulus and Specific SurfaceGrading Evaluation and SpecificationInternal Structure of Concrete and Its OptimizationLightweight and Heavyweight AggregatesHandling and Selection of Aggregates

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This book addresses analytical needs related to physical, chemical, and mechanical behavior of construction materials. The principles of techniques are explained and applications clearly described.