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Concrete Principles 2nd Edition

Concrete Principles 2nd Edition is a full-color text providing a comprehensive overview of the tools, materials, and practices commonly used in the concrete industry, as well as concrete construction procedures including soil conditions and preparation, flatwork, concrete structures, concrete consolidation, and concrete finishing. Also covers tool and equipment maintenance, concrete quality, testing and repair, and concrete construction estimating.

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Author: Thomas P Fahl
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2009
Pages: 362

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Concrete Principles 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the tools, materials, and practices commonly used in the concrete industry. The content areas covered in the text are consistent with and used by the curriculum program of the Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association of the United States and Canada (OP&CMIA). Information presented in the book is designed to serve as a teaching tool or as a reference for upgrading knowledge and skills.

The textbook begins with an introduction to the history, evolution, and characteristics of concrete as a principal construction material. Subsequent chapters provide an overview of the tools and equipment commonly used in the industry, job-site safety, and concrete construction procedures including soil conditions and preparation, flatwork, concrete structures, concrete consolidation, and concrete finishing. The remaining chapters cover tool and equipment maintenance, concrete quality, testing and repair, concrete construction estimating, and the role of concrete in sustainable design. New content areas include the following:

Self-consolidating and reactive powder concrete
Precast and tilt-up construction
Concrete exposure safety
Insulated concrete forms (ICFs)
Personal fall protection
Grouting
Hand/arm vibration syndrome
Epoxy injection
Pervious concrete
Fiber wrap
Slip and flying forms
Sustainable design and LEED certification

Each text contains an IBM-compatible CD-ROM in the back of the book that contains Chapter Quick Quizzes, an illustrated Glossary, and related web links to educational resources.

Features:

Chapter introductions preview content to be covered.
Quick Quizzes reinforce fundamental concepts with 10 questions for each chapter.
Photographs depict tools, products, and applications commonly found in the field.
Technical facts and trade tips provide supplemental information related to topics discussed.
Technical illustrations show step-by-step procedures.

CD-ROM Features:

Using this CD-ROM provides information about the components included on the CD-ROM.
Quick Quizzes reinforce concepts covered, with 10 interactive questions for each chapter.
Illustrated Glossary provides definitions to key terms with links to selected illustrations and media clips.
Flash Cards offer a review of concrete terms and definitions, tools and equipment, construction material and composition testing, and imperfections and repair.
Media Clips illustrate principles presented in the book using video clips and animations.
ATPeResources.com provides a comprehensive array of instructional materials.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Concrete. Chapter 2: Tools, Equipment, and Safety. Chapter 3: Soil Conditions and Preparation. Chapter 4: Flatwork. Chapter 5: Concrete Structures. Chapter 6: Concrete Consolidation. Chapter 7: Concrete Finishing. Chapter 8: Tool and Equipment Maintenance. Chapter 9: Concrete Quality, Testing, and Repair. Chapter 10: Concrete Construction Estimating. Appendix. Glossary. Index.

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