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List of contents
1. Introduction 2. Cement Paste 3. Aggregate 4. Aggregate-Cement Paste Interaction 5. Thermal Properties 5.1 Thermal Conductivity 5.2 Specific Heat 5.3 Density 5.4 Thermal Diffusivity 6. Thermal Strain 7. Stress-Strain Relation 7.1 Modulus of Elasticity 7.2 Strength - Compressive, Tensile, Bond to reinforcement 7.3 Ultimate Strain 7.4 Poisson Ratio 8. Creep 8.1 Basic 8.2 Transient 8.3 Drying 9. Moisture Content and Migration 10. Fire 11. Nuclear Reactors.
Summary
Effect of Heat on Concrete presents an authoritative review of the properties and behaviour of concrete at high temperatures, from ambient up to melting. Properties such as moisture, temperature and movement are analysed. The book not only deals with heat caused by fire, but also nuclear reactors, offshore structures, hot weather and steam. The author provides a thorough assessment of the materials aspects of concrete behaviour under four main themes:
* Microstructure
* Properties
* Moisture migration
* Applications.
This book condenses a mass of data and published information in order to be readily accessible for researchers and for engineers responsible for the design and construction of concrete structures where the temperature regime may lead to significant differences in performance from that at ambient temperatures.
