Short description
Presents the art and science of concrete in a hands-on manner. It predicts cement and concrete to be the premier building material of the 21st Century. It includes diagrams, photographs, and summary tables. It includes chapters on non-destructive methods for concrete, challenges in concrete technology and examples of concrete applications.
Long description
This textbook presents the art and science of concrete in a simple, clear, hands-on manner. Cement and concrete are predicted to be the premier building material of the 21st Century. It includes unique diagrams, photographs, and summary tables. It is updated to include new chapters on non-destructive methods for concrete; future challenges in concrete technology; an increased number of examples of concrete applications; and new developments in durability.