Cement-Based Composites: Materials, Mechanical Properties and Performance
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Cement-Based Composites takes a different approach from most other books in the field by viewing concrete as an advanced composite material, and by considering the properties and behaviour of cement-based materials from this stance. It deals particularly, but not exclusively, with newer forms of cement-based materials. This new edition takes a critical approach to the subject as well as presenting up-to-date knowledge.Emphasis is given to non-conventional reinforcement and design methods, problems at the materials' interfaces and to the durability of structures. High strength composites and novel forms of cement-based composites are described in detail. After a basic introduction the book explores the various components of these materials and their properties. It then deals with mechanical properties and considers characteristics under various loading and environmental conditions, and concludes by examining design, optimization and economics with particular emphasis on high-performance concretes. Researchers, graduate students and practising engineers will find this book valuable.
1 Introduction 12 Composites and Multiphase Materials 53 Concrete-like Composites 394 Components of Cement Based Composites 675 Reinforcement of Cement-based Composites 1106 Structure of Cement Composites 1377 Interfaces 1848 Strength and Deformability under Short-term Static Load 2079 Cracking in Cement Matrices and Propagation of Cracks 25210 Fracture and Failure of Material Structures 27711 Behaviour of Cement Matrix Composites in Various Service Conditions 34612 Design and Optimization of Cement Based Composites 42613 High-Strength Concrete and High Performance Concretes 45914 Application and Development of Cement-based Composites 496Subject Index 518
