Developments in the Formulation and Reinforcement of Concret

Developments in the formulation and reinforcement of concrete are of great topical interest to the construction industry worldwide, with applications in high-rise, offshore, nuclear and bridge structures, and in pre-cast concrete. This authoritative book addresses the current lack of information on the latest developments in the formulation and reinforcement of concrete in one source. The book discusses the latest types of reinforced concrete and reinforcement and includes chapters on hot weather concreting, cold weather concreting and the use of recycled materials in concrete. It presents current research from leading innovators in the field.Dr Sidney Mindess is Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He has an international reputation for his research on concrete.