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This presentation of modern and advanced technology in the reinforced concrete industries speaks to the rise in construction of reinforced concrete structures worldwide. Addressing the global focus on research into materials and techniques that enhance quality and reduce cost, this book examines all structural systems presently used worldwide on structures ranging from small buildings to high-rises. It refers to both British Standard (BS) and American specifications (ACI) to discuss the advantages and drawbacks of each system. In addition, it d... MORE

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Preface	p. xv
The Author	p. xvii
Introduction	p. 1
References	p. 3
Reinforced Concrete Structures	p. 5
Introduction	p. 5
Feed (Preliminary) Engineering	p. 5
Detailed Engineering	p. 7
Different Structure Systems	p. 7
Beam and Slab System	p. 7
Hollow Block Slab	p. 7
Pan Joist Floor	p. 9
Flat Slab	p. 10
Prestressed Concrete	p. 12
Pre-tensioned Concrete	p. 13
Bonded Post-tensioned Concrete	p. 13
Unbonded Post-tensioned Concrete	p. 16
Hollow Slab	p. 17
Composite Section	p. 19
High-Rise Building	p. 23
Frames	p. 24
Shear Wall	p. 25
Shear Wall and Frame System	p. 25
Framed Tube Structure	p. 26
Cases of High-Rise Buildings	p. 29
Foundations	p. 33
Shallow Foundation	p. 33
Isolated Footing	p. 33
Composite Footing	p. 33
Strap Footing	p. 33
Raft Foundation	p. 35
Deep Foundation	p. 35
Timber Piles	p. 38
Steel Piles	p. 38
Concrete Piles	p. 39
Pile Caps	p. 41
References	p. 43
Loads in International Codes	p. 45
Introduction	p. 45
Loads	p. 45
Dead Load	p. 45
Live Load Characteristics	p. 46
Stochastic Live Load Models	p. 46
Poisson Square Wave Process	p. 54
Filtered Poisson Process	p. 54
Analysis of Suggested Model	p. 55
Methodology and Calculation Procedure	p. 59
Testing of Suggested Model	p. 60
Verification of Suggested Model Using Monte-Carlo Simulation	p. 61
Live Loads in Different Codes	p. 62
Wind Load	p. 67
ANSI Code	p. 68
Wind Tunnel	p. 68
Wind Load in British Specifications	p. 70
Wind Load in Egyptian Code	p. 76
Earthquake Loads	p. 78
UBC 1997	p. 79
Dynamic Analysis	p. 82
Spectrum Analysis Method	p. 82
Earthquake Calculation in ECP	p. 82
Comparison of Calculations of Resistance for Different Codes	p. 89
Capacity Reduction Factors	p. 89
Probability of Structure Failure	p. 91
Probability-Based Limit States Design	p. 92
Reliability Analysis Procedure	p. 92
Calculation of Reliability Index	p. 94
Effect of C.O.V. of Resistance on Safety Index	p. 97
References	p. 100
Concrete Materials and Tests	p. 103
Introduction	p. 103
Concrete Materials Test	p. 103
Cement	p. 104
Cement Test by Sieve No. 170	p. 105
Initial and Final Setting Times of Cement Paste Using Vicat Apparatus	p. 106
Density of Cement	p. 108
Define Cement Fineness by Using Blaine Apparatus	p. 110
Compressive Strength of Cement Mortars	p. 112
Aggregate Tests	p. 113
Sieve Analysis Test	p. 113
Abrasion Resistance of Coarse Aggregates in Los Angeles Test	p. 122
Determination of Clay and Other Fine Materials in Aggregates	p. 123
Aggregate Specific Gravity Test	p. 124
Fine Aggregate Test	p. 125
Define Specific Gravity for Coarse Aggregate	p. 125
Bulk Density or Volumetric Weight Test for Aggregate	p. 126
Percentage of Aggregate Absorption	p. 126
Recycled Aggregate Concrete	p. 127
Mixing Water Test	p. 129
Steel Reinforcement Test	p. 129
Weights and Measurement Test	p. 130
Tension Test	p. 130
Nondestructive Test for Hardened Concrete	p. 132
Core Test	p. 132
Core Size	p. 133
Sample Preparation for Test	p. 135
Rebound Hammer	p. 137
Data Analysis	p. 140
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity	p. 140
Load Test for Concrete Members	p. 145
Test Procedure	p. 146
Test Steps	p. 146
Results Calculations	p. 147
Acceptance and Refusal Limits	p. 148
Pullout Test	p. 149
Define Chloride Content in Hardened Concrete	p. 149
References	p. 151
Concrete Mix Design	p. 153
Introduction	p. 153
Essential Statistical Information	p. 153
Arithmetic Mean	p. 153
Standard Deviation	p. 154
Coefficient of Variation	p. 155
Basics of Concrete Mix Design	p. 156
Normal Distribution	p. 158
Egyptian Code	p. 159
British Standard	p. 163
American Specification (ACI)	p. 163
Acceptance and Refusal for Concrete Mix	p. 164
Concrete Mix Procedure	p. 164
Step 1: Choice of Slump	p. 165
Step 2: Choice of Maximum Size of Aggregate	p. 165
Step 3: Estimation of Mixing Water and Air Content	p. 165
Step 4: Chemical Admixtures	p. 166
Step 5: Selection of Water/Cement (w/c) Ratio	p. 168
Mix Proportions	p. 168
British Standard	p. 170
Fresh Concrete Test	p. 170
Cylinder and Cube Test	p. 170
Cube Test	p. 171
Cylinder Test	p. 172
Predict Concrete Strength	p. 173
Define Concrete Density	p. 174
Define Settlement for Fresh Concrete	p. 177
Determining Compacting Factor for Fresh Concrete	p. 180
High Performance Concrete Mix	p. 182
Required Strength	p. 182
Pumped Concrete Mix	p. 184
Basic Considerations	p. 184
Coarse Aggregate	p. 184
Fine Aggregate	p. 184
Combined Normal Weight Aggregates	p. 184
Water	p. 185
Cementitious Materials	p. 185
Admixtures	p. 185
Field Practice	p. 186
Field Control	p. 186
References	p. 188
Special Concrete	p. 191
Introduction	p. 191
Admixtures	p. 191
Samples for Test	p. 192
Powder Admixtures	p. 192
Liquid Admixtures	p. 192
Tests to Verify Admixture Requirements	p. 193
Chemical Tests	p. 193
Ash Content	p. 193
Relative Density	p. 194
Define Hydrogen Number	p. 194
Define Chloride Ion	p. 194
Performance Test	p. 195
Control Mixing	p. 195
Hot Weather Concrete	p. 195
Definition of Hot Weather Region	p. 197
Problems with Concrete in Hot Climate	p. 198
Fresh Concrete Problems	p. 198
Hardened Concrete Problems	p. 198
Problems Due to Other Factors in Hot Climate	p. 198
Effect of Hot Climate on Concrete Properties	p. 199
Control Water Temperature in Mixing	p. 200
Control Cement Temperature	p. 202
Control Aggregate Temperature	p. 202
Control Mixing Ratios	p. 203
Control Concrete Mixing Process	p. 203
Control Project Management	p. 204
High-Strength Concrete	p. 204
High-Strength Concrete Composition	p. 206
Cement	p. 206
Mineral Admixture	p. 206
Self-Compacted Concrete	p. 217
Development of Prototype	p. 219
Applications of Self-Compacting Concrete	p. 220
Lightweight Aggregate Concrete	p. 220
Lightweight Aggregates	p. 222
Lightweight Coarse Aggregate or Structural Member	p. 222
Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Durability	p. 223
Cellular Concrete	p. 223
No-Fines Concrete	p. 224
Sawdust Concrete	p. 224
Rice Husk Ash	p. 225
Advanced Materials for Concrete Protection	p. 225
Corrosion Inhibitor	p. 226
Anodic Inhibitors	p. 226
Cathodic Inhibitor	p. 227
Coating of Steel Reinforcement by Epoxy	p. 227
Galvanized Steel Bars	p. 229
Stainless Steel	p. 230
Fiber Reinforcement Bars	p. 231
Cathodic Protection by Surface Painting	p. 232
Cathodic Protection System	p. 232
Cathodic Protection	p. 233
Cathodic Protection Components and Design Considerations	p. 235
References	p. 240
The Concrete Industry	p. 243
Introduction	p. 243
Execute Wooden Form	p. 243
Formwork for High-Rise Buildings	p. 249
Formwork Types	p. 249
Delivery Systems	p. 250
Allowable Tolerance in Dimensions	p. 251
Detailing, Fabrication, and Installation of Steel Bars	p. 252
Tolerance of Steel Bars in EGP	p. 252
Allowable Tolerances in ACI 318	p. 255
Concrete Cover and Specifications	p. 255
British Standard	p. 259
American Code	p. 260
European Code	p. 260
Special Specifications for Structures Exposed to Very Severe Conditions	p. 262
Egyptian Code	p. 263
Execute Concrete Cover	p. 265
Concrete Pouring	p. 270
Pouring Pumping Concrete	p. 274
Incorrect Mix	p. 275
Problems with Pipeline	p. 275
Operator Error	p. 276
Construction Joint	p. 276
Compaction Procedure	p. 277
Execute Curing	p. 279
Curing Process in ACI	p. 282
Curing in British Standard	p. 283
Protect Special Structures	p. 285
References	p. 285
Structure Integrity Management	p. 287
Introduction	p. 287
Structure Integrity Management	p. 287
Risk-Based Maintenance Strategy	p. 289
Cost Calculation Basic Rules	p. 290
Present Value Method	p. 290
Repair Time	p. 291
Capacity Loss in Reinforced Concrete Sections	p. 292
Example	p. 294
Required Time to Corrosion	p. 294
Time Required to Deteriorate	p. 296
Cost Analysis for Different Protection Methods	p. 297
Repair and Inspection Strategy and Optimization	p. 298
Repair	p. 299
Expected Total Cost	p. 300
Optimization Strategy	p. 301
Maintenance Plan	p. 303
Assessment Process	p. 303
Risk-Based Inspection Maintenance Plan	p. 307
References	p. 309
Index	p. 311
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