Concrete Petrography: A Handbook of Investigative Techniques VOL II

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CRC Press,Second Edition,2015. — 369 pages — ISBN: 1856176908This classic reference has established the value of petrography as a powerful method for the investigation of concrete as a material. It provides an authoritative and well-illustrated review of concrete composition and textures, including the causes of defects, deterioration, and failure that can be identified using a petrological microscope. This new edition is entirely revised and updated and also greatly extended to take account of new scientific developments and significant improvements in instrumentation and to reflect current laboratory working practices, as well as to reflect new understanding of the performance of concrete and related materials.Now in full color throughout, Concrete Petrography, Second Edition provides case study examples, with appropriate explanatory discussions and practical advice on selecting, handling and preparing specimens. It assists and guides the engineer, the trainee and the experienced petrographer in understanding the scientific evidence that is basic to petrographic analysis and so will lead to more accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment of problems in structural concrete.Table of ContentsExamination of deteriorated and damaged concreteIntroductionPlastic and drying shrinkageCorrosion of steel reinforcementFrost and freeze-thaw actionSulphate actionsAcid and alkaline attacksWeathering and leachingAARAAR involving carbonate aggregatesDamage from thermal cycling and fireReferencesPrecast and special concretesStandard precast concrete unitsPrecast, block, brick, tile and paversPrecast concrete pipesReinforced precast concrete unitsSteam-cured precast concrete unitsComposite precast concrete units and reconstituted (artificial) stoneFibre reinforced productsPolymer cement productsSpecial floor coatingsSelf-compacting concreteLightweight aggregates and concretesReferencesPortland cement mortar, screeds, renders and special cementsMortar and related materialsFloor screedsRenders and cementitious plastersJointing and bedding mortarsSpecial cements and groutsSprayed concreteCementitious repair materialsCementitious levelling compoundsCementitious adhesive compoundsReferencesNon-Portland cementitious materials, plasters and mortarsLime-based materials and productsLime plasters, mortars and screedsGypsum-based wall plasters and plasterboardHistoric materialsCalcium silicate productsSpecial flooring finishesSurface coatingsReferencesGlossary of minerals