Strength and Related Properties of Concrete: A Quantitative Approach

This book addresses concrete strength. It contains the quantitative tools necessary to understand, assess and improve concrete quality. Chapter headings include the following: 1. Compressive Strength of Hardened Concrete; 2. Other Concrete Strengths; 3. Strength Development of Portland Cement; 4. Structure of Hardened Cement Paste and Concrete; 5. Relationship Between Composition and Strength of Concrete; and 6. Elastic Deformation of Concrete. The book also contains a floppy IBM PC disk which holds computerized formulas for strength testing.