This classic reference has established the value of petrography as a powerful method for the investigation of concrete as a material. It provides an authoritative and well-illustrated review of concrete composition and textures, including the causes of defects, deterioration, and failure that can be identified using a petrological microscope. This new edition is entirely revised and updated and also greatly extended to take account of new scientific developments and significant improvements in instrumentation and to reflect current laboratory working practices, as well as to reflect new understanding of the performance of concrete and related materials.

Now in full color throughout, Concrete Petrography, Second Edition provides case study examples, with appropriate explanatory discussions and practical advice on selecting, handling and preparing specimens. It assists and guides the engineer, the trainee and the experienced petrographer in understanding the scientific evidence that is basic to petrographic analysis and so will lead to more accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment of problems in structural concrete.

This book includes:

Contributions in specialist areas by internationally recognized experts
Explanation of computer techniques as an aid to petrography
Full coverage of inspection, sampling, and specimen preparation
New sections covering recent technological development of equipment
Guidance on observation of cement and concrete mineralogy and microfabrics
Discussion and illustrative examples of deterioration and failure mechanisms
New work and guidance on the determination of water/cement ratio
New color illustrations and micrographs throughout
Thorough updating of standards, other authoritative publications, and references
A fully revised, extended, and updated glossary of optical and other properties

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Information

Publisher

CRC Press

Year

2016

ISBN

9781466583825

Edition

Topic

Architecture

Subtopic

Architecture Methods & Materials

Front Cover
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Petrographic equipment and methods
Chapter 3: Sampling and specimen preparation
Chapter 4: Composition of concrete
Chapter 5: Appearance and textures of cementitious materials
Chapter 6: Examination of deteriorated and damaged concrete
Chapter 7: Precast and special concretes
Chapter 8: Portland cement mortar, screeds, renders and special cements
Chapter 9: Non-Portland cementitious materials, plasters and mortars
Glossary of minerals
Back Cover