Advanced Concrete Technology

Zongjin Li, PhD, is a Chair Professor in the Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering at University of Macao. He led a China National Basic Research Project (973), ‘Basic Study of Environmental Friendly Contemporary Concrete’ from 2009-2013 as Chief Scientist. Xiangming Zhou, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Brunel University in London, UK. Hongyan Ma, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in the United States. Dongshuai Hou, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Qingdao University of Technology in China.

Preface

1 Introduction to Concrete

1.1 Concrete Definition and Historical Development

1.2 Concrete as a Structural Material

1.3 Characteristics of Concrete

1.4 Types of Concrete

1.5 Factors Influencing Concrete Properties

1.6 Approaches to Study Concrete

Discussion Topics

References

2 Materials for Making Concrete

2.1 Aggregates for Concrete

2.2 Cementitious Binders

2.3 Admixtures

2.4 Water

Discussion Topics

Problems

References

3 Fresh Concrete

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Workability and Rheology

3.3 Mix Design

3.4 Manufacture of Concrete

3.5 Delivery of Concrete

3.6 Concrete Placing

3.7 Curing of Concrete

3.8 Early-Age Properties of Concrete

Discussion Topics

Problems

References

4 Materials Structure of Concrete

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Classification of Materials Structural Levels

4.3 Structure of Concrete at Nanometer Scale: The C–S–H Structure

4.4 Structure of Concrete at the Micro-Scale

4.5 The Transition Zone in Concrete

4.6 Nano- and Micro-Structural Engineering

Discussion Topics

References

5 Properties of Hardened Concrete

5.1 Strengths of Hardened Concrete

5.2 Stress–Strain Relationship and Constitutive Equations

5.3 Dimensional Stability—Shrinkage and Creep

5.4 Durability

Discussion Topics

Problems

References

6 Advanced Cementitious Composites

6.1 Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites

6.2 High-Strength Cementitious Composites

6.3 Ultra-High-Strength Concrete

6.4 Polymers in Concrete

6.5 Shrinkage-Compensating Concrete

6.6 Self-Compacting Concrete

6.7 Engineered Cementitious Composite

6.8 Confined Concrete

6.9 High-Volume Fly Ash Concrete

6.10 Structural Lightweight and Heavyweight Concrete

6.11 Sea Sand and Sea Water Concrete

6.12 The 3D Printed Concrete

Discussion Topics

Problems

References

7 Concrete Fracture Mechanics

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics

7.3 The Crack Tip Plastic Zone

7.4 Crack Tip-Opening Displacement

7.5 Fracture Process in Concrete

7.6 Nonlinear Fracture Mechanics for Concrete

7.7 Two-Parameter Fracture Model

7.8 Size Effect Model

7.9 The Fictitious Model by Hillerborg

7.10 R-Curve Method for Quasi-Brittle Materials

7.11 Double-K Criterion

7.12 The Application of Fracture Mechanics in the Design Code of Concrete Structures

Discussion Topics

Problems

References

8 Nondestructive Testing in Concrete Engineering

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Review of Wave Theory for a 1D Case

8.3 Reflected and Transmitted Waves

8.4 Attenuation and Scattering

8.5 Main Commonly Used NDT-CE Techniques

8.6 Noncontacting Resistivity Measurement Method

8.7 An Innovative Magnetic Corrosion Detection Transducer

Discussion Topics

Problems

References

9 The Future and Development Trends of Concrete

9.1 Sustainability of Concrete

9.2 Deep Understanding of the Nature of Hydration

9.3 Integrated Materials and Structural Design

9.4 High-Tensile-Strength and High-Toughness Cement-Based Materials

9.5 Application of Nanotechnology in Concrete

9.6 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in Concrete Technology

References

Index