Alkali-Aggregate, Reaction in Concrete Roads and Bridges

1. Auflage 1996
ISBN: 978-0-7277-2069-6
Verlag: Institution of Civil Engineers

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 420 g

The word concrete stands in common usage for something that is solid and enduring. This is testimony to the belief in the performance of concrete as a construction material. It was therefore a shock when it became apparent that concrete could suffer from a form of internal disintegration, dubbed concrete cancer. caused by the chemical reaction between alkalis in cement and the minerals in the aggregate.This book provides a sound understanding of the alkali-aggregate reaction and how it affects the design, construction and maintenance of concrete roads and bridges.

Autoren/Hrsg.

West, Graham

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Baukonstruktion, Baufachmaterialien
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau, Baustatik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword
Introduction
Competing for quality
Selecting consultants
Pre-qualification process
Tender documentation and brief
Tender procedures
Tender assessment
Post-tender action
List of CIC members and services
The two envelope system