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Concrete Technology is a free Civil Engineering handbook covering important course topics, detailed notes, diagrams, equations, formulas and study materials. Download this digital book and reference guide for Diploma, BE, BTech and other engineering degree courses.
Study 8 chapters on cement, concrete materials, aggregates, admixtures, workability, concrete mix design, strength, durability, testing and special concretes. Useful for exams, quick revision, viva, interviews, assignments, construction projects and site engineering reference.
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Civil Engineering (CE), Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Materials, Materials Engineering and Architectural Engineering.
ALL 59 UNIQUE TOPICS COVERED
CEMENT AND ADMIXTURES
1. Cement
2. Manufacturing Process of Cement
3. Chemical Composition of Cement
4. Grades of Cement
5. Tests and Physical Properties of Cement
6. Concrete
7. Admixtures
8. Mineral Admixtures
9. Chemical Admixtures
10. Usage of Admixtures
AGGREGATES AND THEIR PROPERTIES
11. Introduction to Aggregates
12. Aggregate Characteristics
13. Fineness Modulus
14. Maximum Size vs. Nominal Maximum Size of Aggregates
15. Adsorption and Moisture Content of Aggregates
16. Specific Gravity, Bulk Density and Porosity of Aggregates
17. Shape and Texture of Aggregates
18. Deleterious Substances in Aggregates
19. Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity
20. Soundness Test for Aggregates
CONCRETE WORKABILITY AND PRODUCTION
21. Introduction to Workability
22. Factors Affecting Workability
23. Measurement of Workability
24. Segregation and Bleeding
25. Manufacturing of Concrete
26. Quality of Mixing Water
27. Water/Cement Ratio
28. Gel-Space Ratio
29. Maturity Concept of Concrete
CONCRETE STRENGTH AND TESTING
30. Influence of Properties of Coarse Aggregate on Strength
31. Relation Between Compressive and Tensile Strength
32. Accelerated Curing Test
33. Aggregate-Cement Bond Strength
34. Testing of Hardened Concrete
35. Factors Affecting Compressive Strength
36. Compressive Strength Test
37. Flexural Strength Test
38. Splitting Test
39. Nondestructive Quality Test
40. Pull-Out Test
41. Elasticity
42. Poisson’s Ratio
43. Shrinkage
44. Creep
CONCRETE MIX DESIGN AND DURABILITY
45. Mix Design
46. Factors Affecting Mix Design
47. Examples of Concrete Mix Proportioning
48. Durability of Concrete
49. Acceptance Criteria for Concrete
50. BIS Method of Mix Proportioning
SPECIAL TYPES OF CONCRETE
51. Lightweight Aggregate
52. Autoclaved Cellular Concrete
53. No-Fines Concrete
54. High-Density Concrete
55. Fibre-Reinforced Concrete
56. Polymer Concrete
57. Types of Polymer Concrete
58. High-Performance Concrete
59. Self-Compacting Concrete
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Diploma and degree students, BE/BTech Civil Engineering learners, construction professionals, educators and anyone studying building materials and concrete mix design. Use this free Concrete Technology ebook as a syllabus companion and reference for concrete testing and construction materials. Share feedback and suggestions for future updates.