Concrete Principles 2nd Ed.
Concrete Principles Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the tools, materials, and practices commonly used in the concrete industry. This book contains 10 chapters designed to help develop and upgrade the knowledge, skills, and competencies required in the field of concrete construction. The textbook begins with an introduction to the history, evolution, and characteristics of concrete as a principal construction material. The remaining chapters cover tool and equipment maintenance, concrete quality, testing, and repair, concrete construction estimating, and the role of concrete sustainable design. New content areas include the following.
- Self-consolidating and reactive powder concrete
- Concrete exposure safety
- Personal fall protection
- Hand/arm vibration syndrome
- Pervious concrete
- Slip and flying forms
- Precast and tilt-up construction
- Insulated concrete forms (ICFs)
- Grouting
- Epoxy injection
- Fiber wrap
- Sustainable design and LEED certification
CD-ROM included with the book.
Price | $105.00 |
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Description | Concrete Principles by Thomas P. Fahl Concrete Principles Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the tools, materials, and practices commonly used in the concrete industry. This book contains 10 chapters designed to help develop and upgrade the knowledge, skills, and competencies required in the field of concrete construction. The textbook begins with an introduction to the history, evolution, and characteristics of concrete as a principal construction material. The remaining chapters cover tool and equipment maintenance, concrete quality, testing, and repair, concrete construction estimating, and the role of concrete sustainable design. New content areas include the following.
CD-ROM included with the book. |