Mathematical Modeling of Concrete Mixture Proportioning


Book Description

The primary aim of this book is to put together an understanding of the appropriate principles of ensuring performance and sustainability of concrete. Broadly subdivided into three parts, first part contains the fundamental aspects introducing the constituent materials, the concepts of concrete mixture designs and the mathematical formulations of the various parameters involved in these designs. The second part is dedicated to discussing approaches and recommendations of American, British and European bodies related to mathematical modelling. Lastly, it discusses perceptions and prescriptions towards both the performance assessment and insurance of the resulting concrete compositions.




Mathematical Modeling of Concrete Mixture Proportioning


Book Description

The primary aim of this book is to put together an understanding of the appropriate principles of ensuring performance and sustainability of concrete. Broadly subdivided into three parts, first part contains the fundamental aspects introducing the constituent materials, the concepts of concrete mixture designs and the mathematical formulations of the various parameters involved in these designs. The second part is dedicated to discussing approaches and recommendations of American, British and European bodies related to mathematical modelling. Lastly, it discusses perceptions and prescriptions towards both the performance assessment and insurance of the resulting concrete compositions.




Concrete Mixture Proportioning


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The design of concrete mixes is becoming increasingly complex, with the addition of new materials in the compounds, such as organic admixtures, fibres and supplementary cementitious materials. Moreover, the list of properties which concretes are required to possess for certain applications has increased, and interest is developing in rheology, dura




Mathematical Modeling of Creep and Shrinkage of Concrete


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Based on the proceedings of the Fourth International Union of Testing and Research Laboratories in Materials and Structures (RILEM) Symposium held at Northwestern University, August 1986. Contributions reflect the state of the art and address the major concerns related to long-term serviceability of concrete construction.







Computer Modelling of Concrete Mixtures


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The complexity of specifications and the number of materials options available today for concrete production mean that the traditional procedure of making trial mixes is now unnecessary, expensive and time consuming. Using J.D Dewar's research, this book shows how a small amount of materials data can be used confidently to predict the composition of the ideal product.







Multi-Scale Modeling of Structural Concrete


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Increases in computer power have now enabled engineers to combine materials science with structural mechanics in the design and the assessment of concrete structures. The techniques developed have become especially useful for the performance assessment of such structures under coupled mechanistic and environmental actions. This allows effective man







Proportioning Concrete Mixes


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Based on and adapted from a combined workshop session and paper symposium presented at the 1972 ACI annual conventnion at Dallas, Texas, and sponsored by ACI Committee 211.