Chemical and mineral admixtures have come into such common use in recent decades that it is unusual now to find portland cement concrete being produced without admixtures. Demand for improved performance of concrete for rapid construction under somet...

Explains how to achieve great color and texture in concrete walls, both cast in place and precast Explores the potential for enhancing concrete structures made with white and pigmented concretes, exposed aggregate surfaces, and decorative as-cast tex...

A concrete floor on ground is a common element of concrete construction. Floor slabs can range from a simple residential basement to a heavy-duty industrial floor. There are many other considerations that play a role in the success of a floor, inclu...

This step-by-step construction guide shows how it is done and is written especially for the beginner. The general construction procedures will be described, and special comments will be added where needed.

This book reflects state-of-the-practice for concrete masonry construction, both in terms of design and construction. It includes descriptions of constituent materials like units, mortar, and grout, and provides an introduction to the structural beha...

This fully revised 15th edition was written to provide a concise, current reference on concrete, including the many advances that occurred since the last edition was published in 2002. The text is backed by over 95 years of research by the Portland C...

This manual contains subtitles on Fundamental of air entrainment, Air-Entraining agents, Mixture proportioning and measurement of air content, Effects of concrete materials on control of air content, Effects of production procedures on control of air...

A properly designed tank must be able to withstand the applied loads without cracks that could cause leakage. The goal of designing and constructing a structurally sound tank that will not leak is achieved by providing the proper amount and distribu...