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To students, teachers, researchers, and engineers in the field of concrete, who are the driving forces for the development of the science and technology of concrete, including the personnel working on the China 973 project, Basic Study on Environmentally Friendly Contemporary Concrete (2009CB623200).

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Preface1 Introduction to Concrete

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31 1 Workability of Fresh Concrete 94 Mix Design 107 Procedures for Concrete Mix Design 116 Manufacture of Concrete 122 Delivery of Concrete 123 Concrete Placing 125 Early-Age Properties of Concrete 135

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1.1 Concrete Definition and Historical Development 1.2 Concrete as a Structural Material 7 1.3 Characteristics of Concrete 10 1.4Types of Concrete 14 1.5 Factors Influencing Concrete Properties 16 1.6 Approaches to Study Concrete 19 Discussion Topics 21 References 22
2 Materials for Making Concrete

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2.1 Aggregates 23 2.2 Cementitious Binders 2.3 Admixtures 68 2.4 Water 85 Discussion Topics 88 Problems 89 References 90

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