Concrete Technology for a Sustainable Development in the 21st Century

Hardback

Main Details

Title Concrete Technology for a Sustainable Development in the 21st Century
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Odd E. Gjorv
Edited by Koji Sakai
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:400
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 159
Category/GenreMaterials science
Building construction and materials
ISBN/Barcode 9780419250609
ClassificationsDewey:620.136
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Spon Press
Publication Date 23 December 1999
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Concrete technology for a sustainable development in the 21st century focuses on the problems an challenges for the concrete industry industry today and in the future with particular emphasis on environmental consciousness, Primary topics include: the improvement of concrete's service life to ease technical and economical problems and the waste of natural resources; environmentally friendly concrete production including new production methods and recycling materials; and actually using concrete to solve environmental problems, for example through the containment of hazardous waste. The book is the result of the international workshop organised in Lofoton, Norway. With very select contributions for the most distinguished international professional experts this book provides a basic framework and guidelines for national and international bodies.