Self-compacting Concrete
Published on 2. April 2008
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-904445-30-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book defines the key properties that make fresh concrete self-compacting and outlines test methods for its assessment.
It covers the basic principles and underlying scientific theory, practical advice for production of self-compacting concrete and its use in construction practice.
All stages of the self-compacting concrete construction process are reviewed, from selection of materials, mix design and mixing process to transport, placing and finishing.
It covers the basic principles and underlying scientific theory, practical advice for production of self-compacting concrete and its use in construction practice.
All stages of the self-compacting concrete construction process are reviewed, from selection of materials, mix design and mixing process to transport, placing and finishing.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Porto Press Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
702 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-904445-30-2 (9781904445302)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
By Geert De Schutter; Peter J. M. Bartos and Peter Domone
Content
Contents: Introduction; Self-compacting concrete; Constituent materials; Fresh self-compacting concrete; Mix design; Construction process; Hydration and microstructure; Engineering properties; Durability; Standards and specifications; Benefits of using SCC; Practical applications; References. Bibliography. Index