The ACI MANUAL OF CONCRETE PRACTICE (MCP) is the most comprehensive concrete reference set available. It contains all of the widely used ACI concrete and masonry code requirements, specifications, guides and reports. - The largest, single source of concrete information in one set of books - More...
This British Standard gives recommendations for the installation, maintenance, examination and operation of construction hoists, including hoistway protection, and on the management of these activities. It provides recommendations for the selection, planning, siting, erection, alteration and...
PREFACE This is one of six books in the Concrete Craftsman Series published by the American Concrete Institute. This book is intended for anyone who wants an introduction to concrete and concrete construction. Craftsmen in the concrete field may find it particularly useful as a guide for good...
Les Goring's book covers all the detailed knowledge required for carrying out first fixing carpentry - such as modern and traditional roofing and fitting and fixing modern and traditional floor joists on new-build sites before plastering or drylining of walls and ceilings takes place - and second...
Services specified-This specification sets the minimum requirements for quality assurance inspection of concrete construction whenever inspection services are required by the local building codes or the Contract Documents. The services covered are directed to Special Inspections covered in the...
This test method covers the determination of strength of cylindrical concrete specimens that have been molded in place using special molds attached to formwork. This test method is limited to use in slabs where the depth of concrete is from 125 to 300 mm [5 to 12 in.]. Units-The values...
Purpose and Scope The purpose of this course is to build upon the Level 1- Field Fundamentals Course, extending the knowledge and capabilities of the inspector regarding the application and inspection of single strand unbonded post-tensioning systems. This workbook and the corresponding workshop...
This test method covers determination of the passing ability (Note 1) of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) by the J-Ring method, both in the laboratory and in the field. SCC is defined as a highly workable concrete that can flow through densely reinforced or complex structural elements under its...