Concrete Construction: Practical Problems and Solutions - Softcover

Surahyo, Akhtar H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195797779 ISBN 13: 9780195797770

Verlag: OUP Pakistan, 2002

Inhaltsangabe

The aim of this book is to identify the principal causes of concrete deterioration, and to provide awareness to the teachers and students of concrete technology. It will help practicing engineers to handle these problems with better understanding and knowledge. It has the following distinct features: Addresses all topics, step by step, with suitable tables, charts and diagrams, so that the reader can understand the matter easily; In addition to the major and common causes of concrete deterioration, the book also examines certain practical causes which are equally responsible for poor concrete quality; Highlights the errors at designing stage that affect concrete quality adversely during the construction stage; Addresses the requirements for quality control and quality assurance in concrete construction in the light of ISO; Provides a glossary of technical terms for easy understanding; and Includes a list of conversion factors. The book covers topics related to basic information regarding concrete, its constituent materials, physical properties, handling and placing methods and design of concrete mixes based on ACI and British mix design methods, which makes it useful not only for practicing professionals but also for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of concrete technology.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: OUP Pakistan
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0195797779
• ISBN 13: 9780195797770
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 170
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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