Management of Structure Formation and Properties of Cement Concretes

The book presents Russian experience in researching and developing theoretical and experimental problems of heavy concrete elements and constructions with functionally gradient structure, manufactured by using mechanical and electromagnetic vibrations, and broadly utilized in different areas of industry. Original theoretical, experimental and numerical methods are developed for the analysis and design of the aggregate and local characteristics of vibrated, centrifuged and vibro-centrifuged concrete rings and columns. The promising experimental techniques and results presented in this volume have been supported by Russian patents and used for improvement of reinforced concrete products. - Presents achievements in the study of functionally gradient structures, insufficiently known to readers outside Russia; - Explains methods for manufacturing/investigation of vibrated, centrifuged & vibro-centrifuged concrete rings & columns; - Describes new technological, structural, and design solutions for reinforced concrete elements.