A report that explains testing of standard mix designs to determine minimum-required performance levels for developing performance-based concrete mix design criteria.

Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) is a stable and highly flowable concrete that consolidates without the help of external vibration and can flow through heavy reinforcement and around corners in complex formwork under its own weight. The exceptional performance of this remarkable material has attracted the attention of construction firms and DOTs in the United States interested in using SCC on new bridge construction and bridge repair projects.

The Encyclopedia of Ships contains over 1200 full-color artworks of the most famous and important ships to have sailed the seven seas since ancient times.

"This unique reference to the 2021 International Building Code marries the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA. It pulls out portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect and provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations. This Seventh Edition will include three new chapters: Plumbing Fixture Counts, Elevators, and Special Construction,...