Description
CBS Publishers and Distributors Concrete Technology by Kiran Bhaskar
This book encompasses the scientific and practical aspects of concrete technology, combining theoretical insights with real-world applications. The book provides a deep understanding of materials, design, properties, and performance of concrete while highlighting the constraints of end-user requirements on material development. The book is organised into 13 well-structured chapters.
It is an essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of civil and structural engineering and can be an invaluable resource for engineers and professionals.
Salient features
• Follows a simple, logical, and scientific approach
• Supplemented with valuable tables, and well-labelled illustrations with detailed explanations of underlying principles/concepts.
• An introduction to the evolution of concrete and its significance in engineering and construction with essential knowledge and actionable guidelines for real-world applications.
• Detailed insights into concrete materials, including cement, aggregates, admixtures, and water.
• Comprehensive coverage of fresh and hardened concrete properties, mix design principles, and durability factors.
• Practical guidance on the manufacturing, delivery, placement, and curing of concrete.
• Exploration of ready-mixed concrete production and non-destructive testing techniques for structural integrity.
• A discussion on the machinery and equipment integral to modern concrete processes.
• A forward-looking perspective on future trends, including nanotechnology, data science, and artificial intelligence in concrete technology.