Description: This book presents an in-depth approach to concrete ingredients and their relationships to concrete by discussing their properties, pertinent test methods, specifications, proper use, proper selection, and problems in practice and their solutions. Its approach is practice oriented, and the book aims to assist in the improved application of concrete through a thorough understanding of its ingredients. The fulfillment of this aim is helped by the discussion of certain fundamental aspects and relationships in quantitative forms, and by also presenting the interpretation of research and experience. An extensive bibliography is included. The book is an up-to-date, organized summary of current knowledge concerning concrete-making materials, which will enable the engineer/user to make the best possible product using these materials.

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