Description
Wiley India Concrete Technology by S.S. Bhavikatt
The book includes 17 chapters covering introduction to concrete structures, properties and requirements of constituents of concrete including the role of various admixtures to get special properties. The properties of fresh concrete and hardened concrete and the method of testing them as per IS codes are explained in detail with neat sketches. The concrete mix design procedure as per latest IS provisions of IS 10262:2009 is explained and illustrated with examples for normal concrete as well as for fly ash mixed concrete. Concreting under challenging environments, quality control and repairs and rehabilitation of concrete structures are discussed thoroughly.
About the Author
S.S. Bhavikatti studied at BVB College of Engineering and Technology for his BE (Civil) degree and obtained the served NITK Surathkal in different positions like Head of Civil Engineering Department; Chairman, Centre for Continuing Education; Chairman, Central Computer Centre and Dean. He has also served SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad; Rao bahadur Y. Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College, Bellary (formerly Vijyanagar Engineering College) and B.V.B. College of Engg. & Technology, Hubli.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Cement
Aggregates
Water
Admixtures
Construction chemicals
Concreting
Properties of fresh concrete
Properties of hardened concrete
Tests on hardened concrete
Concrete mix design
Mass concrete
Ready mixed concrete
Special concrete
Concreting under challenging conditions
Quality control of concrete
Repairs and rehabilitation of concrete structures.