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Record Nr.

UNINA9911009144103321

Autore

Makul Natt

Titolo

Dictionary of Concrete Technology / / by Natt Makul

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2025

ISBN

981-9729-98-X

Edizione

[1st ed. 2025.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (3433 pages)

Disciplina

620.13603

Soggetti

Building materials

Ceramic materials

Materials

Building Materials

Ceramics

Materials Engineering

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Abrams' law -- Back plastering -- Cage -- Dampproofing -- Early age (of concrete) -- Factor of safety -- Ganged forms -- Hairline crack -- Ilmenite -- Jacking device -- Kaolinite -- Lacing -- Machine-base grout -- Nailer -- Obsidian -- Packaged concrete, mortar, or grout -- Quality assurance -- Rail-steel reinforcement -- Sack rub -- Talc -- Ultimate load -- Vacuum concrete -- Wagner fineness -- X-brace -- Yellowing -- Zero-slump concrete.

Sommario/riassunto

The Dictionary of Concrete Technology is a thorough resource encapsulating the progressions in concrete technology, which connects traditional methodologies with contemporary innovations. With over 1,000 meticulously selected terminologies, it provides clear definitions, context, and cross-references, catering to professionals, students, and researchers. This dictionary addresses the necessity for an updated lexicon to keep pace with the swift advancements in materials science and civil engineering. Compiled through years of collaboration with scholars, engineers, and industry specialists, it ensures precision and relevance. Organized alphabetically, with detailed elucidations, the dictionary is straightforward to navigate, supported by an extensive index and references for further exploration. Focusing on both current



methodologies and emerging trends, such as sustainability and digital construction, it offers insights into the future of the discipline. Designed as an essential instrument, it continues evolving with updates, supporting its users’ quest for knowledge and excellence.