Advanced Materials and Techniques for Reinforced Concrete Structures

Introduction
References

Reinforced Concrete Structures
Introduction
Feed, Schematic (Preliminary) Engineering
Detailed Engineering
Different Structure Systems
High-Rise Building
Foundations
References

Loads in International Codes
Introduction
Loads
Loads Calculation in European Code
Comparison of Calculations of Resistance for Different Codes
References

Concrete Materials and Tests
Introduction
Concrete Materials Test
Steel Reinforcement Test
Nondestructive Test for Hardened Concrete
References

Concrete Mix Design
Introduction
Essential Statistical Information
Basics of Concrete Mix Design
Egyptian Code
British Standard
American Specification (ACI)
Fresh Concrete Test
Concrete strength in European Code EC2
Define Concrete Density
Define Settlement for Fresh Concrete
Determining Compacting Factor for Fresh Concrete
High-Performance Concrete Mix
Pumped Concrete Mix
References

Special Concrete
Introduction
Admixtures
Hot-Weather Concrete
High-Strength Concrete
Self-Compacted Concrete
Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
Cellular Concrete
No-Fines Concrete
Sawdust Concrete
Rice Husk Ash
Advanced Materials for Concrete Protection
References

The Concrete Industry
Introduction
Execute Wooden Form
Formwork for High-Rise Buildings
Detailing, Fabrication, and Installation of Steel Bars
Concrete Cover and Specifications
Concrete Pouring
Compaction Procedure
Execute Curing
References

Structure Integrity Management
Introduction
Structure Integrity Management
Risk-Based Maintenance Strategy
Example
Repair and Inspection Strategy and Optimization
Maintenance Plan
References