ABSTRACT

A complete review of the fast-developing topic of high performance concrete (HPC) by one of the leading researchers in the field. It covers all aspects of HPC from materials, properties and technology, to construction and testing. The book will be valuable for all concrete technologists and construction engineers wishing to take advantage of the re

chapter 1|6 pages

Terminology: some personal choices

chapter 2|15 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|13 pages

A historical perspective

chapter 4|49 pages

The high-performance concrete rationale

chapter 5|17 pages

High-performance concrete principles

chapter 7|53 pages

Materials selection

chapter 8|50 pages

High-performance mix design methods

chapter 9|20 pages

Producing high-performance concrete

chapter 13|11 pages

Properties of fresh concrete

chapter 15|50 pages

Testing high-performance concrete

chapter 17|52 pages

The durability of high-performance concrete

chapter 18|35 pages

Special high-performance concretes

chapter 19|11 pages

Ultra high-strength cement-based materials

chapter 20|4 pages

A look ahead