Concrete Admixtures Handbook
eBook - PDF

Concrete Admixtures Handbook

Properties, Science and Technology

  1. 1,183 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Concrete Admixtures Handbook

Properties, Science and Technology

About this book

Since the publication of the first edition ten years ago, significant developments have occurred in the use of admixtures in concrete. Eight new chapters and a full update of the preceding ten chapters bring this book up to date; reflecting the relative advances made in the science and technology of different groups of admixtures. The increased role and development of admixtures in concrete technology is evidenced by a number of conferences, publications, and novel admixtures available in the market place. These developments in the field caused the modification of many chapters in the first edition in order to reflect the advances. Although individual chapters refer to standards and specifications of admixtures, those only interested in the standards or techniques used in investigating admixtures will find the second chapter (Research Technologies, Standards, and Specifications) useful. Admixtures are not as inert as may be presumed. They may chemically interact with the constituents of concrete and affect the properties of the fresh and hardened concrete and its durability. The third chapter deals with these aspects. It was important to devote a chapter to recent attempts in developing new admixtures.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Concrete Admixtures Handbook by V.S. Ramachandran in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Construction & Architectural Engineering. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Concrete Admixtures Handbook: Properties, Science, and Technology
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Chapter 1. Concrete Science
  6. Chapter 2. Research Techniques, Standards and Specifications
  7. Chapter 3. Admixture Interactions in Concrete
  8. Chapter 4. Chemical Admixtures—Recent Developments
  9. Chapter 5. Accelerators
  10. Chapter 6. Water Reducers/Retarders
  11. Chapter 7. Superplasticizers
  12. Chapter 8. Air-Entraining Admixtures
  13. Chapter 9. Polymer-Modified Mortars and Concretes
  14. Chapter 10. Mineral Admixtures
  15. Chapter 11. Antifreezing Admixtures
  16. Chapter 12. High-Volume Fly Ash and Slag Concrete
  17. Chapter 13. Admixtures for Repair and Restoration of Concrete
  18. Chapter 14. Alkali-Aggregate Expansion and Corrosion Inhibiting Admixtures
  19. Chapter 15. Miscellaneous Admixtures
  20. Chapter 16. Batching and Dispensing of Admixtures
  21. Chapter 17. Admixture Formulations
  22. Chapter 18. Admixtures For Oilwell Cements
  23. Index