Concrete : Microstructure, Properties, and Materials

"The Definitive Text on Concrete?- Fully revised and updated. This comprehensive resource presents the properties, behavior, and technology of concrete in a straightforward and hands-on manner. The Third Edition of Concrete : Microstructure, Properties, and Materials offers a three-part approach, beginning with a section on the microstructure and properties of hardened concrete, followed by a several chapters on concrete-making materials and concrete processing, and concluding with the latest advances in concrete technology, mechanics, and nondestructive testing methods. Each chapter opens with a preview of the material to be covered and closes with a self-test to reinforce the topics learned in the chapter. The book is filled with hundreds of diagrams, photographs, and tables. New Coverage of : Nondestructive testing methods for concrete ; New developments in concrete durability ; High-performance concrete, self-consolidating concrete, high-volume fly-ash concrete ; Future challenges. The CD-ROM contains : Line drawings used in the book ; 1000+ PowerPoint slides ; 47 short videos illustrating many topics presented in the book ; Bonus materials not found in the book. Everything You Need to Know About Concrete, Including : Introduction to Concrete -- Microstructure of Concrete -- Strength -- Dimensional Stability -- Durability -- Hydraulic Cements -- Aggregates -- Admixtures -- Proportioning Concrete Mixtures -- Concrete Processing and Properties at Early Ages -- Nondestructive Test Methods -- Recent Advances In Concrete Technology -- Special Types of Concrete -- Advances in Concrete Mechanics -- The Future Challenges in Concrete Technology."--Page 4 de la couverture Contents 9 Foreword 19 Preface 21 Part I. Microstructure and Properties of Hardened Concrete 25 Chapter 1. Introduction 27 Preview 27 1.1 Concrete as a Structural Material 27 1.2 Components of Modern Concrete 34 1.3 Types of Concrete 38 1.4 Properties of Hardened Concrete and Their Significance 39 1.5 Units of Measurement 42 Test Your Knowledge 43 Suggestions for Further Study 44 Chapter 2. Microstructure of Concrete 45 Preview 45 2.1 Definition 45 2.2 Significance 46 2.3 Complexities 46 2.4 Microstructure of the Aggregate Phase 48 2.5 Microstructure of the Hydrated Cement Paste 50 2.6 Interfacial Transition Zone in Concrete 65 Test Your Knowledge 70 References 71 Suggestions for Further Study 71 Chapter 3. Strength 73 Preview 73 3.1 Definition 73 3.2 Significance 74 3.3 Strength-Porosity Relationship 74 3.4 Failure Modes in Concrete 76 3.5 Compressive Strength and Factors Affecting It 76 3.6 Behavior of Concrete Under Various Stress States 91 Test Your Knowledge 106 References 108 Suggestions for Further Study 108 Chapter 4. Dimensional Stability 109 Preview 109 4.1 Types of Deformations and their Significance 109 4.2 Elastic Behavior 111 4.3 Drying Shrinkage and Creep 119 4.4 Thermal Shrinkage 132 4.5 Thermal Properties of Concrete 138 4.6 Extensibility and Cracking 142 Test Your Knowledge 143 References 144 Suggestions for Further Study 144 Chapter 5. Durability 145 Preview 145 5.1 Definition 146 5.2 Significance 146 5.3 General Observations 147 5.4 Water as an Agent of Deterioration 147 5.5 Permeability 149 5.6 Classification of the Causes of Concrete Deterioration 154 5.7 Surface Wear 156 5.8 Crystallization of Salts in Pores 159 5.9 Frost Action 159 5.10 Effect of Fire 172 5.11 Deterioration of Concrete by Chemical Reactions 178 5.12 Reactions Involving the Formation of Expansive Products 183 5.13 Sulfate Attack 183 5.14 Alkali-Aggregate Reaction 192 5.15 Hydration of Crystalline MgO and CaO 199 5.16 Corrosion of Embedded Steel in Concrete 200 5.17 Development of a Holistic Model of Concrete Deterioration 207 5.18 Concrete in the Marine Environment 210 Test Your Knowledge 219 References 220 Suggestions for Further Study 222 Part II. Concrete Materials, Mix Proportioning, and Early-Age Properties 225 Chapter 6. Hydraulic Cements 227 Preview 227 6.1 Hydraulic and Nonhydraulic Cements 227 6.2 Portland Cement 229 6.3 Hydration of Portland Cement 237 6.4 Heat of Hydration 244 6.5 Physical Aspects of the Setting and Hardening Process 246 6.6 Effect of Cement Characteristics on Strength and Heat of Hydration 248 6.7 Types of Portland Cement 248 6.8 Special Hydraulic Cements 252 6.9 Trends in Cement Specifications 270 Test Your Knowledge 273 References 275 Suggestions for Further Study 275 Chapter 7. Aggregates 277 Preview 277 7.1 Significance 277 7.2 Classification and Nomenclature 278 7.3 Natural Mineral Aggregates 278 7.4 Lightweight Aggregate 282 7.5 Heavyweight Aggregate 285 7.6 Blast-Furnace Slag Aggregate 286 7.7 Aggregate from Fly Ash 287 7.8 Aggregates from Recycled Concrete and Municipal Waste 287 7.9 Aggregate Production 289 7.10 Aggregate Characteristics and Their Significance 290 Test Your Knowledge 301 References 303 Suggestions for Further Study 303 Chapter 8. Admixtures 305 Preview 305 8.1 Significance 305 8.2 Nomenclature, Specifications, and Classifications 306 8.3 Surface-Active Chemicals 308 8.4 Set-Controlling Chemicals 315 8.5 Mineral Admixtures 319 8.6 Concluding Remarks 335 Test Your Knowledge 337 References 338 Suggestions for Further Study 339 Chapter 9. Proportioning Concrete Mixtures 341 Preview 341 9.1 Significance and Objectives 341 9.2 General Considerations 342 9.3 Specific Principles 345 9.4 Procedures 347 9.5 Sample Computations 353 9.6 ACI Tables in the Metric System 356 9.7 Proportioning of High-Strength and High-Performance Concrete Mixtures 358 Appendix: Methods of Determining Average Compressive Strength from the Specified Strength 359 Test Your Knowledge 361 References 362 Suggestions for Further Study 362 Chapter 10. Concrete at Early Age 365 Preview 365 10.1 Definitions and Significance 365 10.2 Batching, Mixing, and Transport 367 10.3 Placing, Compacting, and Finishing 371 10.4 Concrete Curing and Formwork Removal 375 10.5 Workability 377 10.6 Slump Loss 382 10.7 Segregation and Bleeding 386 10.8 Early Volume Changes 388 10.9 Setting Time 389 10.10 Temperature of Concrete 393 10.11 Testing and Control of Concrete Quality 397 10.12 Early Age Cracking in Concrete 402 10.13 Concluding Remarks 406 Test Your Knowledge 407 References 409 Suggestions for Further Study 409 Chapter 11. Nondestructive Methods 411 Preview 411 11.1 Surface Hardness Methods 412 11.2 Penetration Resistance Techniques 414 11.3 Pullout Tests 415 11.4 Maturity Method 416 11.5 Assessment of Concrete Quality from Absorption and Permeability Tests 418 11.6 Stress Wave Propagation Methods 421 11.7 Electrical Methods 436 11.8 Electrochemical Methods 439 11.9 Electromagnetic Methods 453 11.10 Tomography of Reinforced Concrete 461 Test Your Knowledge 467 References 468 Suggestions for Further Readings 470 Part III. Recent Advances and Concrete in the Future 471 Chapter 12. Progress in Concrete Technology 473 Preview 473 12.1 Structural Lightweight Concrete 474 12.2 High-Strength Concrete 482 12.3 Self-Consolidating Concrete 499 12.4 High-Performance Concrete 503 12.5 Shrinkage-Compensating Concrete 515 12.6 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete 526 12.7. Concrete Containing Polymers 547 12.8 Heavyweight Concrete for Radiation Shielding 553 12.9 Mass Concrete 555 12.10 Roller-Compacted Concrete 565 Test Your Knowledge 578 References 579 Suggestions for Further Study 581 Chapter 13. Advances in Concrete Mechanics 583 Preview 583 13.1 Elastic Behavior 584 13.2 Viscoelasticity 592 13.3 Temperature Distribution in Mass Concrete 619 13.4 Fracture Mechanics 635 Test Your Knowledge 652 References 654 Suggestions for Further Study 654 Chapter 14. The Future Challenges in Concrete Technology 657 Preview 657 14.1 Forces Shaping Our World—an Overview 657 14.2 Future Demand for Concrete 660 14.3 Advantages of Concrete over Steel Structures 661 14.4 Environmental Considerations 662 14.5 Concrete Durability and Sustainability 664 14.6 Is There a Light at the End of the Tunnel? 665 14.7 Technology for Sustainable Development 666 References 668 Index 671 A 671 B 672 C 672 D 674 E 674 F 675 G 676 H 676 I 677 J 677 K 677 L 677 M 677 N 678 O 678 P 678 Q 679 R 679 S 680 T 681 U 682 V 682 W 682 X 683 Y 683

cd-rom With 1000+ Powerpoint Slides, Videos

bonus Material, And More

the Definitive Text On Concrete –- Fully Revised And Updated

this Comprehensive Resource Presents The Properties, Behavior, And Technology Of Concrete In A Straightforward And Hands-on Manner. The Third Edition Of concrete: Microstructure, Properties, And Materials Offers A Three-part Approach, Beginning With A Section On The Microstructure And Properties Of Hardened Concrete, Followed By A Several Chapters On Concrete-making Materials And Concrete Processing, And Concluding With The Latest Advances In Concrete Technology, Mechanics, And Nondestructive Testing Methods. Each Chapter Opens With A Preview Of The Material To Be Covered And Closes With A Self-test To Reinforce The Topics Learned In The Chapter. The Book Is Filled With Hundreds Of Diagrams, Photographs, And Tables.

new Coverage Of:

• nondestructive Testing Methods For Concrete
• new Developments In Concrete Durability
• high-performance Concrete, Self-consolidating Concrete, High-volume Fly-ash Concrete
• future Challenges

the Cd-rom Contains:

• line Drawings Used In The Book
• 1000+ Powerpoint Slides
• 47 Short Videos Illustrating Many Topics Presented In The Book
• bonus Materials Not Found In The Book

everything You Need To Know About Concrete, Including:

introduction To Concrete
• Microstructure Of Concrete
• Strength
• Dimensional Stability
• Durability
• Hydraulic Cements
• Aggregates
• Admixtures
• Proportioning Concrete Mixtures
• Concrete Processing And Properties At Early Ages
• Nondestructive Test Methods
• Recent Advances In Concrete Technology
• Special Types Of Concrete
• Advances In Concrete Mechanics
• The Future Challenges In Concrete Technology

p. Kumar Mehta (berkeley, Ca) Is A Professor Emeritus In Civil And Environmental Engineering At The University Of California At Berkeley. Before His Retirement, He Held The Roy W. Carlson Distinguished Professorship. His Educational Background Includes An Undergraduate Degree In Chemical Engineering From Delhi (india), M.s. In Ceramic Engineering From North Carolina State University And Doctor Of Engineering In Material Science And Engineering From The University Of California, Berkeley. He Developed Fundamental Research On The Cements And He Is A World Expert In The Development Of Green Concrete.

paulo J. M. Monteiro (berkeley, Ca), Professor And Group Leader Of The Structural Engineering Mechanics And Materials Group, Department Of Civil And Environmental Engineering At The University Of California At Berkeley, Received His Engineering Degree From The University Of Sao Paulo And Master And Ph.d. Degrees From U.c. Berkeley. Dr. Monteiro's Professional Experience Includes Working On A Number Of Projects Using Mass Concrete. Recent Projects Include Working With Roller-compacted Concrete And Architectural Concrete. At U.c. Berkeley, He And His Students Are Creating Micromechanical Models, Characterizing Deleterious Reactions In Concrete, And Developing New Microscopic Techniques, Such As Low-temperature Scanning Electron Microscopy, Soft X-ray Microscopy, And Direction Cooling. Dr. Monteiro Has Published Over One Hundred Articles In Archival Journals.

This textbook presents the art and science of concrete in a simple, clear, hands-on manner. Cement and concrete are predicted to be the premier building material of the 21st Century Includes unique diagrams, photographs, and summary tables Updated to include new chapters on non-destructive methods for concrete; future challenges in concrete technology; an increased number of examples of concrete applications; and new developments in durability Presents the art and science of concrete in a hands-on manner. It predicts cement and concrete to be the premier building material of the 21st Century. It includes diagrams, photographs, and summary tables. It includes chapters on non-destructive methods for concrete, challenges in concrete technology and examples of concrete applications