Waste and supplementary cementitious materials in concrete : characterisation, properties and applications /

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, streng...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Siddique, Rafat (Editor), Cachim, Paulo (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Duxford : Woodhead Publishing, an imprint of Elsevier, [2018]
Series:Woodhead Publishing series in civil and structural engineering.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780081021576
0081021577