Concrete for Underground Structures - Guidelines for Design and Construction

Abstract

Because concrete significantly impacts both the durability and cost of a project, owners, designers, and contractors are constantly challenged with designing and placing the concrete to meet their quality standards in the most cost-effective way. This book is a one-source guide to help quickly find the needed answers. It provides an industry voice as well as recommendations for areas of concrete application and valuable insights into current best practices for all aspects of the design and construction of underground structural concrete. Internationally respected authors examine three key applications: cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete segmental linings, and shotcrete. Each chapter addresses the differences between aboveground and underground use. The various types of concrete admixtures are also discussed, and sample specifications for each are included. This book is an indispensable resource for industry veterans as well as an educational tool for those who are new to the profession.