Concrete in the Service of Mankind: Appropriate concrete technology

Hardback

Main Details

Title Concrete in the Service of Mankind: Appropriate concrete technology
Authors and Contributors      Volume editor Ravindra K. Dhir
Volume editor Michael J. McCarthy
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:665
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 159
Category/GenreBuilding construction and materials
ISBN/Barcode 9780419214700
ClassificationsDewey:691.3
Audience
Technical / Manuals
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Spon Press
Publication Date 13 June 1996
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This third volume of Concrete in the Service of Mankind focuses on appropriate concrete technology. Concrete is ubiquitous and unique, and is found in every developed and developing country. Indeed, there are no alternatives to concrete as a volume construction material for infrastructure. This raises important questions of how concrete should be designed and constructed for cost effective use in the the short and long term, and to encourage further radical development. Equally, it must be environmentally friendly during manufacture, in an aesthetic presentation in structures and in the containment of harmful materials. This book should be of interest to concrete technologists; contractors; civil engineers; consultants; government agencies; research organizations.