Written by and for contractors, this publication provides insight into proven construction practices that will produce quality concrete construction. Contents include organizing for quality, concre…
This report describes a system for the dimensioning, evaluation and re-dimensioning of flexible pavement structures. This system is divided into five subsystems, which are: a system with which road…
The commentary discusses some of the considerations of the committee in developing the ACI 350 Code, and its relationship with ACI 318. Emphasis is given to the explanation of provisions that may b…
One-way R.C. slabs with horizontal restraints at the supports have been loaded dynamically by a mass of steel dropped from different heights. The aim was to study the influence of different reinfor…
Corrosion of metals in concrete is a significant problem throughout the world. In many instances, corrosion can be avoided if proper attention is given to detailing, concrete materials and mixture…
Architectural precast concrete is a child of the 20th century and modern technology, but it can trace its lineage back to ancient history. As such, it is a building material almost without preceden…
In this book I have attempted to cover both these phases of analysis and in addition discuss the problem of assessing load factors. Because the subject is relatively new, each separate section star…
This edition presents the basic theory in prestressed concrete similar to the second edition. The method of load balancing is discussed side by side with the working-load and the ultimate-load meth…
There are numerous organizations around the world that develop information on all aspects of concrete technology, design, construction, and repair. As a service to our members and other concrete pr…
The Regional Network in Asia-Pacific for Low-Cost Building Materials Techno- logies and Construction Systems (RENAS-BMTCS) is a regional project funded by the United Nations Development Programme (…