Concrete materials and practice / L.J. Murdock, K.M. Brook, and J.D. Dewar.
By: Murdock, L. J. (Leonard John).
Contributor(s): Brook, K. M.. (Kenneth Malcolm) | Dewar, J. D.
Material type: BookPublisher: London : Edward Arnold, 1991Edition: 6th ed.Description: viii, 470 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0713136537 .Subject(s): Concrete | Concrete constructionDDC classification: 620.136Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 620.136 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00017632 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This new edition takes account of recent changes in materials, plant and equipment and the various construction processes involved in the use of concrete. More attention is given to worldwide concrete construction, especially in hot climates.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Properties of concrete -- Aggregates -- Cement, ggbs and pfa -- Admixtures -- Water content, water/cement ratio and workability -- Concrete mix design -- Batching and mixing concrete -- Ready-mixed concrete -- Transporting concrete -- Joints -- Placing concrete -- Compaction of concrete -- Curing concrete -- Concreting in cold weather -- Concreting in hot weather -- Surface finishing of concrete -- Formwork -- Reinforcement -- Prestressed concrete -- Concrete road construction -- Special types of construction - piles, dams, tunnels, diaphragm walls -- Precast concrete products -- Lightweight concrete -- Floors and floor surfacings -- Durability of concrete -- Quality control, inspection and testing.