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Properties of concrete
About: Properties of concrete is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 6933 publications have been published within this topic receiving 131005 citations.
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01 Dec 1968
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the following properties of concrete: Elasticity, Shrinkage and Creep, Durabilty of Concrete, Freezing and Thawing, and Chlorides.
Abstract: 1. Portland Cement. 2. Cementitious Materials Of Different Types. 3. Properties Of Aggregate. 4. Fresh Concrete. 5. Admixtures. 6. Strength Of Concrete. 7. Further Aspects Of Hardened Concrete. 8. Temperature Effects In Concrete. 9. Elasticity, Shrinkage And Creep. 10. Durabilty Of Concrete. 11. Effects Of Freezing And Thawing And Of Chlorides. 12. Testing Of Hardened Concrete. 13. Concretes With Particular Properties. 14. Selection Of Concrete Mix Proportions (Mix Design). Appendices. Index.
5,713 citations
01 Jan 2016
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1,701 citations
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01 Jan 1991
TL;DR: In this article, a reference book on concrete technology covers the fundamentals and detailed information on freshly mixed and hardened concrete for Canada The properties of concrete as needed in concrete construction are presented, including strength and durability All concrete ingredients are reviewed for their optimal use in designing and proportioning concrete mixtures.
Abstract: This updated, definitive reference book on concrete technology covers the fundamentals and detailed information on freshly mixed and hardened concrete for Canada The properties of concrete as needed in concrete construction are presented, including strength and durability All concrete ingredients are reviewed for their optimal use in designing and proportioning concrete mixtures Applicable standards from the American Society for Testing and Materials, Canadian Standards Association and American Concrete Institute are referred to extensively Individual chapters address: (1) fundamentals of concrete; (2) Portland, blended and other hydraulic cements; (3) fly ash, slag, silica fume and natural pozzolans; (4) mixing water; (5) aggregates for concrete; (6) admixtures for concrete; (7) fibers; (8) air-entrained concrete; (9) designing and proportioning normal concrete mixtures; (10) batching, mixing, transporting and handling concrete; (11) placing and finishing concrete; (12) curing concrete; (13) hot weather concreting; (14) cold-weather concreting; (15) volume changes of concrete; (16) control tests for concrete; (17) high-performance concrete; and (18) special types of concrete
1,117 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the mechanical properties of nano-Fe2O3 and nano-SiO2 cement mortars were experimentally studied and the experimental results showed that the compressive and flexural strengths measured at the 7th day and 28th day of the cement mortar mixed with the nano-particles were higher than that of a plain cement mortar.
Abstract: The mechanical properties of nano-Fe2O3 and nano-SiO2 cement mortars were experimentally studied. The experimental results showed that the compressive and flexural strengths measured at the 7th day and 28th day of the cement mortars mixed with the nano-particles were higher than that of a plain cement mortar. Therefore, it is feasible to add nano-particles to improve the mechanical properties of concrete. The SEM study of the microstructures between the cement mortar mixed with the nano-particles and the plain cement mortar showed that the nano-Fe2O3 and nano-SiO2 filled up the pores and reduced CaOH2 compound among the hydrates. These mechanisms explained the supreme mechanical performance of the cement mortars with nano-particles.
1,052 citations
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01 Jan 1982
TL;DR: In this article, some basic properties of concrete and steel are discussed and failure criteria of concrete elasticity and failure of brittle fracture models are discussed. But the authors focus on the failure criteria and not the elasticity of the model.
Abstract: PrefaceNotationPart 1 - Basic Concepts and ExperimentsChapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 2 - Some Basic Properties of Concrete and SteelPart 2 - Concrete Elasticity and Failure CriteriaChapter 3 - Linear-Elastic Brittle-Fracture ModelsChapter 4 - Nonlinear-Elastic Fracture ModelsChapter 5 - Failure Criteria of ConcretePart 3 - Concrete Plasticity: Theory and ApplicationChapter 6 - Elastic Perfectly Plastic Fracture ModelsChapter 7 - Limit Analysis of Perfect PlasticityChapter 8 - Elastic-Hardening Plastic-Fracture ModelsChapter 9 - Numerical Implementation of Elastoplastic Fracture ModelsAuthor IndexSubject Index
1,043 citations