Concrete petrography : a handbook of investigative techniques /

This classic reference has established the value of petrography as a powerful method for the investigation of concrete as a material. It provides an authoritative and well-illustrated review of concrete composition and textures, including the causes of defects, deterioration, and failure that can be...

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Main Authors: Poole, A. B. (Alan B.) (Author), Sims, I. (Ian) (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Other Authors: St John, D. A. (Donald A.). London : Arnold, 1998
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press, [2016]
Edition:Second edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This classic reference has established the value of petrography as a powerful method for the investigation of concrete as a material. It provides an authoritative and well-illustrated review of concrete composition and textures, including the causes of defects, deterioration, and failure that can be identified using a petrological microscope. This new edition is entirely revised and updated and also greatly extended to take account of new scientific developments and significant improvements in instrumentation and to reflect current laboratory working practices, as well as to reflect new understanding of the performance of concrete and related materials.
Item Description:Previous edition: London: Arnold, 1998.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxi, 794 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781466583825
1466583827
9781315181554
131518155X
9781351722582
1351722581