Mathematical modelling of concrete mixture proportioning. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ganesh Babu Kodeboyina.
• Authors: Kodeboyina, Ganesh Babu
• Contents: 1. CONCRETE AND MODELLING CONCEPTS 1.1. Concrete – the material 1.2. Historical developments 1.3. Concepts of modelling 1.4. Concepts of mathematical modelling 1.5. Fundamentals of mixture design 1.7. Design for performance and sustainability 1.8. Offshoots in concrete formulations 1.9. Modern trends and adaptations 1.10. Future prospects and interdisciplinary avenues References 2. CONSTITUENT MATERIALS AND PROCESSING 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Classification of cements 2.3. Characteristics of cements 2.4. Chemical admixtures 2.5. Supplementary cementitious materials (scms) 2.6. Inert filler constituents 2.7. Aggregate characteristics 2.8. Production, transport and placement 2.9. Consistency and compaction 2.10. Early-age effects in concrete 2.11. Curing References 3. CONCEPTS OF CEMENTITIOUS MIXTURE DESIGN 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Concrete design concepts 3.3. Hydration and strength development 3.4. Aggregate distributions 3.5. Structural requirements 3.6. Construction requirements 3.7. Environmental requirements 3.8. Aesthetics and service life 3.9. Comprehensive overview and limitations References 4. MODELLING AND UNIFICATION CONCEPTS 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Concepts of modelling composites 4.3. Unification attempts 4.4. Further necessities for unification 4.5. Effect of aggregate characteristics 4.6. Effect of chemical admixtures 4.7. Effect of mineral admixtures 4.8. Effect of fine fillers 4.9. Efficacy of the unification aspects References 5. AMERICAN RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Historical background 5.3. The ‘PCA’ approach 5.4. The ‘USBR’ contribution 5.5. The ‘ACI’ recommendations 5.6. The proportioning of normal concretes 5.7. Proportioning of structural lightweight concrete 5.8. Proportioning of no-slump concretes 5.9. Proportioning of high strength concrete 5.10. A panoramic vision of the ‘ACI’ recommendations References APPENDIX PROG-ACI-NCNA-5 APPENDIX NCNA-5 APPENDIX NCA-5 APPENDIX NSNA-5 APPENDIX NSA-5 APPENDIX HSN-5 APPENDIX HSP-5 6. THE BRITISH APPROACH 6.1. Developments and perspective 6.2. Earlier methodologies 6.3. An outline of the British method 6.4. Aggregate qualifications 6.4. Aggregate qualifications 6.5. Age effect and comparison 6.6. Possible mathematical formulations 6.7. A simplified solution 6.8. Relevance and potential for practical applications References APPENDIX LAB-6 APPENDIX BSN-6 7. EURO-INTERNATIONAL VISION 7.1. Design viewpoints 7.2. The German norms 7.3. Euro adaptations 7.4. The Indian status 7.6. Other national approaches 7.6. Mathematical modelling References 8. PERCEPTIONS OF PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY 8.1. Introduction 8.2. Perceptions of environment and performance 8.3. Performance and sustainability indicators 8.4. Concepts of green and sustainability 8.5. Design methodology for high performance 8.6. Avenues for green and sustainability 8.7. Performance quality indices 8.8. Concepts of reliability References 9. VERY HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITIONS 9.1. Introduction 9.2. Concepts of concrete fracture and propagation 9.3. Recent outlook in design methodologies 9.4. Modern mathematical propositions 9.5. Review of data and compliance 9.6. Concepts for very high strength compositions 9.7. Effect of chemical admixtures 9.8. Effect of pozzolanic materials 9.9. Thermal effects and appropriate utilization 9. 10. Integration, applications and limitations References 10. PERFORMANCE REGULATORY EFFORTS 10.1. Introduction 10.2. Regulatory authorities and certification efforts 10.3. Historical efforts towards assurance 10.4. Quality evaluation, assurance and audit 10.5. Methods of evaluation and efficacy 10.6. Perceived and achieved quality 10.7. Legal framework 10.8. Concepts for localization References 11. FUTURE PROSPECTS AND POTENTIALS 11.1. Introduction 11.2. Envisioned objectives 11.3. Cementitious modifications 11.4. Fibrous incorporations 11.5. Macro material management 11.6. Application based visions 11.7. Education and training 11.8. Innovative concepts References
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 666.893; Concrete -- Mixing; Concrete -- Mathematical models
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000039948; 9781000039900; 9781000039924; 9780367335786
• Related ISBNs: 9780367334802
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