Principles of cement and concrete composites [electronic resource] / Natt Makul.

Intro
Preface-Principles of Cement and Concrete Composites
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction to the Principles of Cement and Concrete Composites
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Definition, Characteristics, and Classification
1.2 Fundamentals of Cement and Concrete Composites
1.2.1 Hydraulic Cement
1.2.2 Water-Cement Ratio
1.2.3 Hydration Reaction
1.2.4 Pores
1.2.5 Interfacial Transition Zone
1.2.6 Strength
1.3 Integrity Problems of Cement and Concrete Composites
1.3.1 Design and Construction Errors
1.3.2 Low Strength

1.3.3 Cracking
1.3.4 Shrinkage
1.3.5 Discoloration
1.3.6 Repair and Maintenance Errors
1.4 Scope of the Book
References
2 Principles of Quantum-Scaled Cement
2.1 Introduction
2.2 How Portland Cement is Made
2.3 Usage of Portland Cement
2.4 Calcium Silicate Hydrate and Its Composites
2.5 Formation and Properties
2.6 Nanostructural Models of Calcium Silicate Hydrate
2.7 Hydration Model for Cement Blended with Nanomaterials
2.8 Improvement of Portland Cement Over Time
2.9 Future Improvement and Importance of Portland Cement
2.10 Conclusions

4 Principles of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Definition and Characteristic
4.1.2 Classification
4.2 Manufacturing Process and Its Related Procedures
4.2.1 Designing Concept
4.2.2 Materials Preparation
4.2.3 Mixing, Transporting, Pouring, Compacting, and Curing
4.2.4 Controlling Properties and Factors Affecting
4.3 Repair and Maintenance
4.3.1 Assessment Principles
4.3.2 Repair and Strengthening
4.3.3 Demolition and Decommissioning
4.4 Practical Applications and Implementation
4.5 Recycling and Other Applications
4.6 Conclusions