This book gives students of concrete structure and designs a thorough understanding of all aspects of concrete design and technology from first principles. Examples and problems are given throughout to emphasize the important aspects of each chapter. An excellent course book for all students of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Building at a degree or diploma level, this book is a valuable reference book for practicing engineers in the field.
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Salient Features
Covers the fundamentals of concrete technology including concrete ingredients, properties and behaviour in the finished structure.
Contains only what the student requires.
Condensed version of well-known Properties of Concrete.

Table of Content
Concrete as a Structural Material
Cement
Normal Aggregate
Quality of Water
Fresh Concrete
Strength of Concrete
Mixing, Handling, Placing, and Compacting Concrete
Admixtures
Temperature Problems in Concreting
Development of Strength
Other Strength Properties
Elasticity and Creep
Deformation and Cracking Independent of Load
Permeability and Durability
Resistance to Freezing and Thawing
Testing
Compliance with Specifications
Lightweight Concrete
Mix Design
Special Concretes
An Overview
Relevant American and British Standards