THE HANDBOOK ON IMPROVEMENT OF QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF CONCRETE is a guide to improve - both in quality and productivity of concrete. The book is based on experience gained by the authors in professional practices.
Foreword / Preface / Acknowledgement / Quality and Productivity of Concrete- Their Significance, Cement- It's Effect on Quality and Strength of Concrete, Water- It's Effect on Quality and Strength of Concrete, Air Content - It's Effect on Strength and Durability of Concrete, Improvement in Strength and Durability of Concrete by use of SCMS, Aggregate - It's Effect on Quality and Strength of Concrete, Chemical Admixtures- Their Effect on Quality and Performance of Concrete, Concrete Temperature - It's Effect on Quality and Strength of Concrete, Factors Affecting Quality and Productivity of Concrete at Batching Plant, Transportation & Placement Factors Affecting Quality of Concrete, Curing of Concrete, Other Factors Affecting Quality of Concrete, Summary, References, Bibliography, Index.