Science and technology of concrete admixtures. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Pierre-Claude Aïtcin and Robert J. Flatt.
• Editors: Aïtcin, Pierre-Claude, 1938-; Flatt, Robert J
• Contents: Preface Table of content Introduction Terminology and definitions Glossary Historical background of the development of concrete admixtures Part 1: Theoretical background on Portland cement and concrete Chapter 1 Water-cement and water-binder ratios Chapter 2 Phenomenology of cement hydration Chapter 3 Portland cement Chapter 4 Supplementary cementitious materials and fillers Chapter 5 Water Chapter 6 Entrained air Chapter 7 Concrete rheology Chapter 8 Mechanisms of cement hydration Part 2: Chemistry and working mechanisms Chapter 9 Chemistry of chemical admixtures Chapter 10 Adsorption of chemical admixtures Chapter 11 Working mechanisms of water reducers and superplasticizers Chapter 12 Impact of chemical admixtures on cement hydration Chapter 13 Working mechanisms of Shrinkage Reducing Admixtures Chapter 14 Working Mechanisms of Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel Part 3: The technology of admixtures Chapter 15 Formulation of chemical admixtures Chapter 16 Superplasticizers in practice Chapter 17 Air entraining agents Chapter 18 Retarders Chapter 19 Accelerators Chapter 20 Viscosity modifiers Chapter 21 Antifreezing admixtures Chapter 22 Expansive admixtures Chapter 23 Shrinkage modifiers Chapter 24 Corrosion inhibition Chapter 25 Curing membranes and evaporation retarders Parts 4 and 5: Special concretes and the Future of Admixtures Chapter 26 Self-consolidating concrete Chapter 27 Ultra-high strength concrete Chapter 28 Conclusion and outlook Appendices
• Publisher Details: Cambridge, UK : Woodhead Publishing is an imprint of Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 666.8/93; Concrete -- Additives; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Chemical & Biochemical; Concrete -- Additives; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780081006962; 0081006969
• Related ISBNs: 9780081006931
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Vendor-supplied metadata.
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