Specialist Techniques and Materials for Concrete Construction

Concrete will be the key material for Mankind to create the built environment of the next millennium.

The requirements of this infrastructure will be both demanding, in terms of technical performance and economy, and yet be greatly varied, from architectural masterpieces to the simplest of utilities.

Specialist techniques and materials for concrete construction forms the Proceedings of the three day international conference held during the Congress, creating with concrete, 6-10 September 1999, organised by the Concrete technology unit, University of Dundee.

Topics discussed include grouting, sprayed concrete, foamed concrete, underwater concrete, floor toppings and overlays and non-ferrous reinforcement.