Concrete Petrography: A Handbook of Investigative Techniques, Second Edition – Ebook PDF Version – Digital Instant Dowload.

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0367866889
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0367866884
• Author:  Alan Poole (Editor), Ian Sims (Editor)

Now in full color throughout, Concrete Petrography, Second Edition provides case study examples, with appropriate explanatory discussions and practical advice on selecting, handling and preparing specimens. It assists and guides the engineer, the trainee and the experienced petrographer in understanding the scientific evidence that is basic to petrographic analysis and so will lead to more accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment of problems in structural concretes.

Table contents:

1. Introduction
2. Petrographic equipment and methods
3. Sampling and specimen preparation
4. Composition of concrete
5. Appearance and textures of cementitious materials
6. Examination of deteriorated and damaged concrete
7. Precast and special concretes
8. Portland cement mortar, screeds, renders and special cements
9. Non-Portland cementitious materials, plasters and mortars

Title tags:

Concrete Petrography Handbook – Essential Investigative Techniques and Analysis
Explore the World of Concrete Petrography – Handbook for Advanced Investigative Methods
Mastering Concrete Petrography: Comprehensive Guide to Investigative Techniques