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This book covers most of the damage mechanism in the scope of mechanical engineering and civil engineering. The failure pattern of various materials and structures is mainly discussed. The sub-topics covers fatigue damage, fatigue crack initiation and propagation, life prediction techniques, computational fracture mechanics, dynamic fracture, damage mechanics and assessment, non-destructive test (NDT), concrete failure
Preface to the Fifth Edition The prime purpose of this new edition of Prestressed Concrete is to takeaccount of important changes that have been made in the new edition of theAustralian Standard for Concrete Structures, which appeared in 2018 andAmendment 2 in 2021. Changes include modifications to the rectangularstress-block parameters for flexural strength calculations, modifications
Description The sixteenth edition of Design of Concrete Structures continues the dual objectivesof establishing a firm understanding of the behavior of structural concrete and ofdeveloping proficiency in the methods of design practice. It is generally recognizedthat mere training in special design skills and codified procedures is inadequate fora successful career in professional practice. As new
Design of Concrete Structures by David Darwin (Author), Charles Dolan (Author) Read More »
Description David A. Fanella was born in Chicago and has resided there his entire life. He attended the University of Illinois at Chicago and recently taught structural engineering courses in the Civil Engineering Department. He also served on its Civil Engineering Professional Advisory Council. David works full time as Senior Director of Engineering at the
David A. Fanella Seismic Detailing of Concrete Buildings Read More »
Description Integrity of reinforcement is fundamental to the strength, ductility, and safety of reinforced concrete structures. Determining the necessity of additional or replacement reinforcement is a primary concern in rehabilitation projects containing corrosion of reinforcing steel. After determining the condition of the reinforcement, remove unsound concrete, clean reinforcement, and provide additional reinforcement as needed. The
Rehabilitation of Structure with Reinforcement Section Loss (ACI 364.10T-14) Read More »
Description Hydraulic cement concrete overlays are used as a rehabilitation technique for both existing concrete and asphalt pavements. Concrete overlays offer the potential for extended service life, increased structural capacity, reduced maintenance requirements, and lower life-cycle costs when compared with hot-mix asphalt overlay alternatives .Concrete overlays have been used to rehabilitate existing concrete pavements since
Concrete Overlays for Pavement Rehabilitation (ACI 325.13R-06) Read More »
Description The design of a concrete pavement system for a low traffic volume extends beyond the process of pavement thickness selection; it entails an understanding of the processes and the factors that affect pavement performance. It also encompasses appropriate slab jointing and construction practices that are consistent with local climatic and soil conditions. Concrete pavements
Description Airport authorities and road agencies face major challeng-es from increasing traffic volumes on existing airports, road-ways, and urban streets. Owners must repair or replace deteriorated pavements while maintaining traffic on these structures. Traditional pavement construction, repair, or re-placement solutions may no longer be universally acceptable due to increasing public impatience with traffic interruption. Traditional
Accelerated Techniques for Concrete Paving (ACI 325.11R-01) Read More »
Description Fiber-reinforced shotcrete (FRS) is mortar or concrete containing discontinuous discrete fibers that is pneumatically projected at high velocity onto a surface. Continuous meshes, woven fabrics, and long rods are not considered as discrete fiber-type reinforcing elements in this guide. This document provides information on fiber-reinforced shotcrete using synthetic and steel fibers. Topics covered include
Guide to Fiber-Reinforced Shotcrete (ACI 506.1R-08) Read More »
Description This state-of-the-art report contains information on appli-cations, material properties, mix proportioning, design, con-struction, and quality control procedures for roller com-pacted concrete pavements (RCCP). Roller compacted con-crete (RCC) use for pavements is relatively recent and the technology is still evolving. Over the last ten years several major pavement projects have been constructed in North America
Report on Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements (ACI 325.10R-95) Read More »
Description 1.1.1 This Specification provides requirements for the construction of pervious concrete pavement.1.1.2 If the requirements of this Specification conflict with the Contract Documents, the Contract Documents shall govern.1.1.3 Values in this Specification are stated in SI units. A companion Specification in inch-pound units is also available.1.1.4 Plus (+) tolerance increases the amount or dimension
Specification for Pervious Concrete Pavement (ACI 522.1M-13) Read More »
Description Shotcrete, the method of spraying concrete onto a surface ,is ideally suited for the support and construction of under-ground excavations in earth and rock structures. The pneumatic projection of shotcrete onto a surface at high velocity provides specific quality enhancements that interact with the ground surface and prepared substrates, providing superior bond characteristics; increased
Guide for Specifying Underground Shotcrete (ACI 506.5R-09) Read More »
Description The purpose of this report is to present procedures that can be used to evaluate the quality and properties of in-place shotcrete. 1.2-Considerable literature is available on testing fresh concrete, concrete specimens, and in-place concrete. Pro-cedures for the production and testing of concrete are covered by ACI and ASTM Standards. The development of in-place
Guide for the Evaluation of Shotcrete (ACI 506.4R-94) Read More »
Description 1.1.1 Work specified—This Reference Specification covers the requirements for shotcrete as specified by the Archi-tect/Engineer. Included are the requirements for materials; proportioning; and application of structural and nonstruc-tural shotcrete, including structural and nonstructural fiber-reinforced shotcrete.1.1.2 Units—Values in this specification are stated in SI units. A companion specification in inch-pound units is also available. 1.2—Definitions
Specification for Shotcrete (ACI 506.2M-13) Read More »
Description 1.1.1 Work specified—This Reference Specification covers the requirements for shotcrete as specified by the Archi-tect/Engineer. Included are the requirements for materials; proportioning; and application of structural and nonstruc-tural shotcrete, including structural and nonstructural fiber-reinforced shotcrete.1.1.2 Units—Values in this specification are stated in inch-pound units. A companion specification in SI units is also available. accepted—determined
Specification for Shotcrete (ACI 506.2-13) Read More »
Description This Specification covers the repair of cracks in concrete by pressure-injecting epoxy into cracks that intersect at least one accessible surface of the concrete or masonry member .It does not cover the repair of de laminations where the inter section of the cracked concrete with the surface of the concrete member is not accessible
Specification for Crack Repair by Epoxy Injection (ACI 503.7-07) Read More »
Description This guide is intended to aid the engineer, contractor, and architect in choosing a proper polymer adhesive for adhesive bonding applications encountered in joining concrete members in construction, repair, and rehabilitation of concrete structures. The Guide presents data on the various polymer and copolymer types (epoxy, polyester, acrylic, polyurethane, silicones, vinyl acetate, and styrene-butadiene)either
Guide for the Selection of Polymer Adhesives with Concrete Read More »
Description SGl-Standard Specification ACI 503.4 is intended tobe used essentially in its entirety, by citation in theproject specification, to cover all usual requirements forrepairing concrete with epoxy mortars. Individual sec-tions, parts, and articles should not be copied into projectspecifications since taking them out of context maychange their meanings. SG2-However, adjustments to the needs of a
Description Concrete surfaces to which epoxies are to be appliedshall be newly prepared substrate free of loose and unsoundmaterials and contamination that affect cure or adhesion ofepoxy. Prepare surfaces by mechanical abrasion. 3.1.2Mechanical abrasion—Use abrasive blasting, shot-blasting, or other approved means.3.2—Evaluate surface before coating application3.2.1Evaluate all prepared concrete surfaces before applica-tion of coating to ensure
