An Introduction to Architectural Concrete

by J Paul Guyer

Overview

This publication provides technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of buildings and other infrastructure utilizing architectural concrete such as exposed aggregate and textured finishes. Here is what is discussed: 1. PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA, 2. ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES, 3. FORMS, 4. CONCRETE MATERIALS AND PROPORTIONS, 5. BATCHING AND TRANSPORTING, 6. CONCRETE PLACEMENT, 7. CURING AND FORM REMOVAL, 8. EXPOSED AGGREGATE ARCHITECTURAL SURFACES, 9. REPAIRS AND FINAL FINISHING

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781517368111
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	09/17/2015
Series:	Concrete Engineering
Pages:	60
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.02(h) x 0.12(d)

About the Author

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE and AEI.