CURING CONCRETE

 

 CURING CONCRETE
 Taylor,Peter C.

Curing is one of those activities that every civil engineer and construction worker has heard of, but in reality does not worry about much. In practice, curing is often low on the list of priorities on the construction site, particularly when budgets and timelines are under pressure. Yet the increasing demands being placed on concrete mixtures also mean that they are less forgiving than in the past. Therefore, any activity that will help improve hydration and so performance, while reducing the risk of cracking, is becoming more important. Curing Concrete explains exactly why curing is so important and shows you how to best do it.
The book covers:

• The fundamentals behind hydration
• How curing affects the properties of concrete, improving its long-term performance
• What curing technologies and techniques you can use for different applications
• How to effectively specify, provide, and measure curing in a project

The author also gives numerous examples of how curing—or a lack of it—has affected concrete performance in real-world situations. These include examples from hot and cold climates, as well as examples related to high-performance concrete, performance parameters, and specifications and testing. Written for construction professionals who want to ensure the quality and longevity of their concrete structures, this book demonstrates that curing is well worth the effort and cost.


Contents

Introduction
Reference
Cementitious Materials Chemistry and Hydration
Introduction
Portland Cement
Supplementary Cementitious Materials
Hydration
Mix Design and Proportioning
Effects of Water
Temperature Effects
Summary
References
Benefits of Curing on Concrete Performance
Introduction
Cracking
Durability
Strength
Modulus of Elasticity
Creep
Sustainability
References
Curing in Practice
Introduction
Selecting Curing Methods
Temperature Control
Moisture Control
Where, When, and How Long?
References
Measurement and Specifications
Balancing Theory and Practice
Heating and Cooling
Moisture Control
International Specifications
Verification of Curing
Guide Specification
Payment
References
Real-World Experience
Introduction
Hot Climate
Cold Climate
High-Performance Concrete
Performance Parameters
Specifications and Testing
Summary
References

• Páginas: 215
• Tamaño: 17x24
• Edición: 1ª
• Idioma: Inglés
• Año: 2013
• Precio   115,00
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