The Dictionary of Concrete Technology is a thorough resource encapsulating the progressions in concrete technology, which connects traditional methodologies with contemporary innovations. With over 1,000 meticulously selected terminologies, it provides clear definitions, context, and cross-references, catering to professionals, students, and researchers. This dictionary addresses the necessity for an updated lexicon to keep pace with the swift advancements in materials science and civil engineering. Compiled through years of collaboration with scholars, engineers, and industry specialists, it ensures precision and relevance. Organized alphabetically, with detailed elucidations, the dictionary is straightforward to navigate, supported by an extensive index and references for further exploration. Focusing on both current methodologies and emerging trends, such as sustainability and digital construction, it offers insights into the future of the discipline. Designed as an essential instrument, it continues evolving with updates, supporting its users’ quest for knowledge and excellence.
Abrams' law.- Back plastering.- Cage.- Dampproofing.- Early age (of
concrete).- Factor of safety.- Ganged forms.- Hairline crack.- Ilmenite.-
Jacking device.- Kaolinite.- Lacing.- Machine-base grout.- Nailer.-
Obsidian.- Packaged concrete, mortar, or grout.- Quality assurance.-
Rail-steel reinforcement.- Sack rub.- Talc.- Ultimate load.- Vacuum
concrete.- Wagner fineness.- X-brace.- Yellowing.- Zero-slump concrete.
Natt Makul is an associate professor at Phranakhon Rajabhat University. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Thammasat University. His research interests include the microwave heating of cement-based materials, the utilization of wastematerials as concrete materials, such as fly ash, rice husk ash, limestone powder, steel powder, foundry sand, and dry powder sludge ash, the behaviors of Portland cement-based materials, the microstructural characteristics of concrete, and the special testing and analysis of concrete structures.
