Concrete Construction Engineering Handbook

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Edward G. Nawy
CRC Press, Jun 24, 2008 - Technology & Engineering - 1584 pages

The Concrete Construction Engineering Handbook, Second Edition provides in depth coverage of concrete construction engineering and technology. It features state-of-the-art discussions on what design engineers and constructors need to know about concrete, focusing on -

  • The latest advances in engineered concrete materials
  • Reinforced concrete construction
  • Specialized construction techniques
  • Design recommendations for high performance

With the newly revised edition of this essential handbook, designers, constructors, educators, and field personnel will learn how to produce the best and most durably engineered constructed facilities.

 

Contents

Chapter 1 Concrete Constituent Materials
1-1
Chapter 2 Mineral Admixures
2-1
Chapter 3 Chemical Admixtures
3-1
Chapter 4 LongTerm Effects and Serviceability
4-1
Chapter 5 Properties and Performance of NormalStrength and HighStrength Concrete
5-1
Chapter 6 Design and Placement of Concrete Mixtures
6-1
Chapter 7 Design and Construction of Concrete Formwork
7-1
Chapter 8 Construction Loading in HighRise Buildings
8-1
Chapter 21 Nondestructive Test Methods
21-1
Chapter 22 FiberReinforced Composites
22-1
Chapter 23 Bonded Concrete Overlays
23-1
Material Structural and Durability Performance
24-1
Chapter 25 Design of FRP Reinforced and Strengthened Concrete
25-1
Chapter 26 LowCalcium FlyAshBased Geopolymer Concrete
26-1
Chapter 27 Performance Evaluation of Structures
27-1
Chapter 28 Masonry Design and Construction
28-1

Chapter 9 Deflection of Concrete Members
9-1
Chapter 10 Structural Concrete Systems
10-1
Chapter 11 Construction of Prestressed Concrete
11-1
Chapter 12 Unbonded PostTensioning System Technology in Building Construction
12-1
Chapter 13 Concrete for Offshore Structures
13-1
Chapter 14 Foundations for Concrete Structures
14-1
Chapter 15 Specialized Construction Applications
15-1
Chapter 16 Structural Concrete Repair
16-1
Chapter 17 Joints in Concrete Construction
17-1
Chapter 18 Automation in Concrete Construction
18-1
Chapter 19 Equipment for Concrete Building Construction
19-1
Chapter 20 RollerCompacted Concrete
20-1
Chapter 29 Aesthetics in the Construction and Design of LongSpan Prestressed Concrete Bridges
29-1
Chapter 30 Architectural Concrete
30-1
Chapter 31 Fire Resistance and Protection of Structures
31-1
Chapter 32 SeismicResisting Construction
32-1
Chapter 33 Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems
33-1
Chapter 34 Design of Precast Concrete Seismic Bracing Systems
34-1
Chapter 35 Cracking Mitigation and Maintenance Considerations
35-1
Chapter 36 Proportioning Concrete Structural Elements by the ACI 31808 Code
36-1
Index
1
Back cover
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