Books in Materials in civil engineering

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Cost-Effective Energy-Efficient Methods for Refurbishment and Retrofitting of Buildings

• 1st Edition
• January 1, 2025
• F. Pacheco-Torgal + 4 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-23974-8

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• eBook 978-0-443-23975-5

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Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Methods for Refurbishment and Retrofitting of Buildings: Materials, Technologies, Optimization and Case Studies, provides up-to-date knowledge on this important research field. Divided over three key parts the chapters cover materials and innovative technologies; optimization strategies and actual case study applications that highlight the impact of different climatic conditions, social factors, and economic specifications of each retrofit process in each country. Emphasis is also placed on cost efficiency, which is key in any energy retrofit process in addition to the very well demonstrated technical efficiency factor. Taking into consideration, key changes in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive-EPBD and the European Union Green Deal on Refurbishment and Renovation the book will be a valuable reference resource for materials scientists, architects, and civil engineers, and all those working on the cost-effective and energy efficient retrofitting and refurbishment of buildings.

Construction Materials and Their Properties for Fire Resistance and Insulation

• 1st Edition
• November 1, 2024
• Paul O. Awoyera + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-21620-6

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• eBook 978-0-443-21621-3

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Construction Materials and Their Properties for Fire Resistance and Insulation covers the properties of novel types of concrete and other more conventional building materials in fire scenarios. The volume also stands out as an invaluable reference resource for its relevance to varied audiences both in academia and industry, spanning materials science, civil and structural engineering, and fire safety engineering. Ensuring buildings are fire safe starts at the very beginning of planning new builds or renovations. Hence, it's essential, in fact, that the right materials are chosen not only according to their load-bearing capabilities but also their susceptibility to decay and fire resistance.

Seismic Analysis and Design of Building Structures

• 1st Edition
• November 1, 2024
• Yail Jimmy Kim
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-29074-9

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• eBook 978-0-443-29075-6

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Seismic Analysis and Design of Building Structures presents the latest advances and research developments in the seismic analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures. The first part of the book documents the response of structural members under various intensities of earthquakes, including experimental techniques and modeling methodologies. A comprehensive review of published documents is included to enable the reader to understand the current state-of-the-art in earthquake engineering. The second part of the book discusses practical aspects of building design, with an emphasis on collapse mechanisms, energy dissipation, retrofit approaches, and performance-based design.This book will be an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as practitioners, government officers, and all of those who are interested in the seismic analysis and design of building structures.

Rehabilitation of Metallic Structural Systems Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites

• 2nd Edition
• September 12, 2024
• Vistasp M. Karbhari
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-22084-5

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• eBook 978-0-443-22083-8

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Rehabilitation of Metallic Structural Systems Using Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites, Second Edition provides comprehensive knowledge on the application of FRPs in various types of metallic field structures. Part I provides an overview of the various types of materials and systems and discusses the durability of bonds. Part II focuses on materials-level considerations, such as corrosion and mechanical behavior, putty effects on the effectiveness of pipeline systems, laser joining and the use of carbon and basalt FRP for underwater repair. Building on Part II, the final three sections focus on applications of FRP composites to steel components and various infrastructure systems.This book will be a standard reference for civil engineers, designers, materials scientists, and other professionals who are involved in the rehabilitation of metallic structures using fiber reinforced polymer composites.

High-Volume Mineral Admixtures in Cementitious Binders

• 1st Edition
• September 7, 2024
• Dan Tsang + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-13498-2

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• eBook 978-0-443-13499-9

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High-Volume Mineral Admixtures in Cementitious Binders: Towards Carbon-Neutral Construction delivers an overview of the broad applications of high-volume supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in cementitious binders, addressing the most promising ways to use them to reduce carbon emissions in the construction and building industry. This book focuses on the applications and scientific challenges of high-volume SCMs blends, elaborating on the possibilities as well as offering original perspectives on using different kinds of blended cements in the manufacturing process. Emphasis is placed on activity estimation and quality assessment, the properties of high-volume SCM-blends at both the fresh and hardened stages, self-hydraulic properties, and potential use as the sole binder, as well as associated environmental impacts and carbon footprint reduction.

Recent Trends in the Sustainability Improvement and Use of Wastes in Cementitious Materials

• 1st Edition
• September 1, 2024
• Adeyemi Adesina
• English
• eBook 978-0-443-15671-7

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Recent Trends in the Sustainability Improvement and Use of Wastes in Cementitious Materials: Utilization of Wastes and Locally Sourced Materials focuses on recent advances in the sustainability improvement of cementitious materials, increasing sustainability awareness in the construction industry alongside known detrimental environmental impacts of various cementitious material components, especially Portland cement which has resulted in increased research and development of sustainable alternatives.The book introduces and classifies sustainable initiatives while highlighting their current challenges and future developments, offering theoretical knowledge and a practical approach to how various types of locally generated wastes or materials can be utilized to improve the sustainability of cementitious materials.Divided over seven key sections: Partial replacement of Portland cement as a binder; Total replacement of Portland cement as a binder; Use of waste products as aggregate; Use of waste products as reinforcement; Life cycle assessment of cementitious materials; Numerical analysis and prediction of sustainable cementitious materials; and Case studies of practical applications of sustainable cementitious materials the book will be a valuable reference resource for academic researchers, materials scientists and engineers, civil and structural engineers, R&D managers, and manufactures working in the development of construction materials, as well as practitioners working in environmental sustainability.

Sustainable Materials in Civil Infrastructure

• 1st Edition
• June 26, 2024
• Thainswemong Choudhury + 3 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-16142-1

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• eBook 978-0-443-16143-8

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Sustainable Materials in Civil Infrastructure delves into cutting-edge advancements in eco-materials, offering solutions crucial for building resilient and sustainable infrastructure. It provides profound insights into pioneering research on eco-materials for construction, offering a comprehensive guide on recycled steel, low-carbon concrete, bioconcrete, self-healing concrete, and industrial by-products like fly ash and shape memory alloys. Chapters explore design applications of bioconcrete and the utilization of eco-materials in landfill liners and masonry, while also addressing obstacles hindering the widespread adoption of green concrete and bioconcrete, proposing practical solutions. This book serves as a cornerstone for the development of sustainable design methodologies, embraced by environmental monitoring bodies worldwide.

The Path to Green Concrete

• 1st Edition
• June 4, 2024
• Jorge de Brito + 2 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-19165-7

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• eBook 978-0-443-19166-4

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The Path to Green Concrete will enlighten the scientific community on recent developments in this field. Within this volume, world-renowned experts summarize recent research findings covering key topics such as: alkali-activated materials using aluminosilicate waste precursors; use of novel cost-effective and eco-efficient supplementary cementitious materials; state of the art characterization techniques and assessment methodologies; advances on the use of biomass ashes, steel slags and waste glass; the role of carbon capture in the production of concrete and mortar; development of eco-efficient composites for specialized applications; recycling of the fine fraction of construction and demolition wastes; and sustainable self-healing concrete.This book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, civil and structural engineers, manufacturers, and other construction professionals working in the development of sustainable construction materials.

Alternative Cementitious Materials for Self-Compacting Concrete

• 1st Edition
• May 30, 2024
• Yogesh Aggarwal + 3 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-95139-5

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• eBook 978-0-323-95140-1

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Alternative Cementitious Materials for Self-Compacting Concrete provides a detailed review on the various properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC) and how they are affected by the use, of by-products and waste materials in concrete production. The book provides a fair comparison on the application and use of various types of materials in SCC. In addition, it includes the latest data and detailed information on modeling and soft computing techniques for the estimation of various properties of SCC as well as detailed investigations on microstructural characterization.This book will be a valuable reference resource for materials scientists, and civil and structural engineers working in construction materials and self-compacting concrete, as well as for those working in the cement production and non-hazard waste industries.

Reuse of Plastic Waste in Eco-efficient Concrete

• 1st Edition
• April 27, 2024
• Fernando Pacheco-Torgal + 3 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-13798-3

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• eBook 978-0-443-13811-9

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Reuse of Plastic Waste in Eco-efficient Concrete presents the latest research findings on the application and use of recycled plastic waste in sustainable construction. Divided over four parts, the book's chapters cover various techniques for processing and separation of plastic wastes; use of recycled plastics as aggregates in modified concrete; as well as lightweight reinforced concrete applications too. There is also an entire section dedicated to asphalt mixtures. It also provides technological solutions on how recycled plastic wastes can be applied in concrete manufacturing.This will be a valuable reference source for academic and industrial researchers who are working with waste materials and the use of recycled plastics in concrete, as well as for civil and structural engineers, polymer production technologists, and concrete manufacturers.