THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND CURRENT GUIDE TO THE PROPERTIES, BEHAVIOR, AND TECHNOLOGY OF CONCRETEThis thoroughly updated edition contains new information on: Recently built construction projects worldwideShrinkage-reducing admixturesSelf-consolidating concrete, pervious concrete, internal curing, and other cutting-edge innovationsModeling of ice formation and alkali-aggregate reaction in concreteEnvironmental impact of concreteEach chapter begins with a preview of the contents and ends with a self-test and a guide for further reading. More than 300 drawings and photographs illustrate the topics discussed in this definitive text on concrete.Comprehensive coverage includes: Microstructure of concreteStrengthDimensional stabilityDurabilityHydraulic cementsAggregatesAdmixturesProportioning concrete mixturesConcrete at early ageNondestructive methodsProgress in concrete technologyAdvances in concrete mechanicsGlobal warming and concrete in the future