Properties of Concrete (5th Edition)

Properties of Concrete (Fifth Edition) By A.M. Neville

First published in 1963, this is internationally regarded as the definitive reference on concrete for both professional and student engineers, now in its fifth edition and translated into a dozen languages. It builds from the chemistry of Portland cement — manufacture, composition, and hydration — through to the physical and chemical phenomena that govern how concrete behaves in service, always with the aim of giving readers reliable, practical information they can apply to mix selection and real-world construction. Rather than leaning on limited modern studies with narrow data sets, Neville draws on landmark research assembled from a wide range of material sources and hundreds of test samples, giving the book a grounding in established principles rather than isolated, accelerated test results. The fifth edition updates references to current international standards and folds in newer research on topics like delayed ettringite formation, recycled concrete aggregate, self-compacting concrete, and paste-aggregate bond, while keeping its focus on the underlying rules of good concrete production.

Topics commonly covered include:

• Portland cement chemistry and hydration

• Structure of hydrated cement paste

• Fresh concrete properties and workability

• Strength of concrete and factors affecting it

• Elasticity, creep, and shrinkage

• Durability (sulfate attack, alkali-silica reaction, freeze-thaw)

• Concrete mix design and proportioning

• Special concretes (self-compacting, recycled aggregate)

• Testing methods for concrete properties

Key features:

• Long-established as the definitive international reference on concrete since 1963

• Grounded in landmark, large-sample research rather than narrow modern studies

• Integrates newer topics like self-compacting concrete and recycled aggregate

• Strong emphasis on understanding the "why" behind concrete behavior, not just formulas

• Amply cited, letting readers trace conclusions back to source studies

Perfect for:

• Civil engineering students studying concrete technology and materials

• Practicing structural and materials engineers

• Researchers working on concrete durability or mix design

• Anyone diagnosing concrete performance problems in the field

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