Concrete

Establishing adequate drainage is a critical first step in many of todays construction projects. And often, retaining walls must be used to provide a sufficiently level grade. These two topics Drainage and Retaining Walls - necessarily go hand-in-hand. This unique reference provides a comprehensive introduction to doing both right. Rainfall and Runoff Roof, Basement and Crawlspace Drainage Lot Drainage - including Septic Systems Street Drainage Grading for Drainage Slope Drainage The various types of retaining walls Estimating concrete walls, etc. Concrete and Masonry Retaining Walls Modular units and similar types of Retaining Walls: Bin, Crib, etc. PLUS a full Glossary, detailed Index, more than 100 new black-and-white illustrations, and 100 sample details. Learn More

American Concrete Institute. This guide provides information on materials and properties of both dry-mix and wet-mix shotcrete. Most facets of the shotcrete process are covered including application procedures, equipment requirements, and responsibilities of the shotcrete crew. Preconstruction, prequalifying, and acceptance testing of workers, materials, and finished shotcrete are also considered. Please call 615-832*4550 or 800-992-1910 for pricing information. This book takes 5-7 business days to ship.

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Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures has been the cement and concrete industry's primary reference on concrete technology for over 85 years. Since the first edition was published in the early 1920s, the U.S. version has been updated 15 times to reflect advances in concrete technology and to meet the growing needs of architects, engineers, builders, concrete producers, concrete technologists, instructors, and students.

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This manual is intended to provide standards (shown in boldface) and corresponding guidelines (commentary) for the erection of plant-produced precast and prestressed concrete products, and to establish a level of quality that will be recognized and respected by the construction industry. This document and the PCI manual, "Erection Safety for Precast and Prestressed Concrete" (MNL-132) are the primary source documents for the implentation of a quality assurance program for erectors.

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This manual presents a guide for the proper installation of concrete pipe. For many years, the American Concrete Pipe Association has conducted comprehensive research and analysis of the factors which affect the field performance of concrete pipe. The knowledge and beneficial practices gained through research and experience are presented in this manual.

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This completely updated how-to guide and technical manual contains everything you need to know about plastering and stucco. This Fifth Edition contains essential information on materials, bases, mixes, hand and machine applications, and curing and is illustrated with numerous color photos. A glossary of plastering terms, a tool list, a troubleshooting guide, and a guide specification are included. Featuring the latest ASTM and CSA standards, this is an excellent resource for architects, engineers, specifiers, inspectors, contractors, plasterers,and apprentices.

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The sixth edition of PCA's Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders reflects state-of-the-practice for concrete masonry construction presented in a new layout style. More than 200 color photos describe designing and building with concrete masonry. Like the previous version, this one contains nine chapters, giving comprehensive coverage to materials - from units, to mortar, to grout. The chapters on design and construction provide an introduction to the structural behavior of masonry elements, including the types of loads acting on structures, how the loads are carried, key components of masonry walls, and a detailed description of placing masonry. Includes information on applications for concrete masonry structures, finishes such as paint and plaster, more than 40 details of masonry sections, and a brand new glossary.

Concrete Masonry Handbook, 2008, 6th edition from Portland Cement Association. 264 ppgs. Softbound

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By Terry C. Collins, William C. Panarese, Bentley J. Bradley - Portland Cement Association (2006) - Paperback - 74 pages - ISBN 0893122483

USUALLY SHIPS IN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS This publication is a basic guide outlining the standard practices and procedures for planning, building, and finishing interior or exterior concrete flatwork (sidewalks, driveways, patios, floors) and steps. It supercedes PCA's Cement Mason's Guide, PA122. With expanded information pertaining to material selection and construction practices, it supplies the reader with a wealth of new information. Learn More

This clear, concise text provides a user-friendly introduction to the most current civil engineering and highway construction materials. It covers the essentials of highway construction technology without getting bogged down with complicated mathematics, excess theory, or difficult language. Topics covered in this book include soils, aggregates, pavement structure and base, asphalt pavements and materials, and Portland Cement Concrete, as well as Stone Matrix Asphalt, admixtures, and whitetopping. For civil engineers, those in highway construction, construction materials dealers, and soil mechanics.

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