Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cement -- Mineral admixtures -- Water -- Coarse aggregate -- Fine aggregate -- Manufactured sand as fine aggregate -- Use of copper slag as fine aggregate in concrete -- Chemical admixture -- Concrete mix proportioning -- Concrete production and supply -- Placing, compaction and curing of concrete -- Shrinkage and creep -- Strength and durability of concrete -- Reinforcement cover and corrosion -- Concrete resistance to sulphate attack -- Alkali silica reaction -- High strength and high performance concrete -- Self compacting concrete -- Hot weather concrete -- Cold weather concrete -- Pervious concrete -- Lightweight concrete -- Fibre reinforced concrete -- High-density concrete -- Underwater concrete -- Mass concrete and temperature rise in concrete -- Roller compacted concrete -- Foam concrete -- Acid resistant concrete -- Concrete composites containing polymers -- Concrete roads and high volume fly ash concrete -- Quality control and quality assurance of concrete -- Non destructive testing of concrete -- Repair and maintenance of concrete -- Concrete and its environmental impact -- Current and expected future advances in concrete -- Summary of codal provision for concrete and cementitious materials.

Provides information on materials and other aspects of concrete. This handbook consolidates various types of concrete, experience and insights of experts of concrete technology and can help in production of durable, economical and sustainable concrete.