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Handbook on Concrete Block Paving

By Wasantha Mampearachchi

Book information

Publisher
Springer Singapore
Year
2019
ISBN
978-981-13-8416-5;978-981-13-8417-2
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (8100938 bytes)
Edition
1st ed.
Pages
XVII, 94\103
Time added
2019-09-18 12:23:05
Engineering; GeoengineeringFoundationsHydraulics; Structural Materials; Building Constru

Description

This book provides a comprehensive overview of concrete block paving (CBP). Starting with the basics, such as the history, applications, advantages and limitations of CBP, it then discusses in detail the structural behavior, construction process, and design support conditions, covering topics like specifications for blocks and laying patterns, field performance and mix design for ICBP. Lastly, it examines good CBP practices and maintenance. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvii Introduction (Wasantha Mampearachchi)....Pages 1-8 Structural Behaviour of Concrete Block Paving (Wasantha Mampearachchi)....Pages 9-26 Construction Process (Wasantha Mampearachchi)....Pages 27-40 Concrete Block Pavement Design (Wasantha Mampearachchi)....Pages 41-49 Good Practices in Concrete Block Laying (Wasantha Mampearachchi)....Pages 51-57 Maintenance of Concrete Block Pavement (Wasantha Mampearachchi)....Pages 59-79 Back Matter ....Pages 81-94

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