Concrete Admixtures Handbook by V.S. Ramachandran

CONTENTS: Concrete Science * Research Techniques, Standards and Specifications * Admixture Interactions in Concrete * Chemical Admixtures – Recent Developments * Accelerators * Water Reducers/Retarders * Superplasticizers * Air-Entraining Admixtures * Polymer–Modified Mortars and Concretes * Mineral Admixtures * Antifreezing Admixtures * High-volume Fly Ash and Slag Concrete * Admixtures for Repair and Restoration of Concrete H Alkali-Aggregate Expansion and Corrosion Inhibiting Admixtures * Miscellaneous Admixtures * Batching and Dispensing of Admixtures * Admixture Formulations * Admixtures for Oilwell Cements * References * Index.