Waste and Supplementary Cementitious Materials in Concrete: Characterisation, Properties and Applications provides a state-of-the-art review of the effective and efficient use of these materials in construction. Chapters focus on a specific type of material, addressing their characterization, strength, durability and structural applications. Sections include discussions of the properties of materials, including their physical, chemical and characterization, their strength and durability, modern engineering applications, case studies, the state of codes and standards of implementation, cost considerations, and the role of materials in green and sustainable construction. The book concludes with a discussion of research needs.
| ISBN: | 9780081021569 |
| Publication date: | 22nd June 2018 |
| Author: | Rafat Senior Professor of Civil Engineering Dean of Research and Sponsored Projects, Thapar Institute of Engine Siddique |
| Publisher: | Woodhead Publishing Ltd an imprint of Elsevier Science & Technology |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 640 pages |
| Series: | Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering |
| Genres: |
Conservation of buildings and building materials |