Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

1. Recent trends in the science and technology of concrete / S.P. Shah -- 2. Relation between the microstructure and structural performance of concrete / H.W. Reinhardt -- 3. Concrete admixtures : key components of modern concrete / P.-C. Aïtcin and M. Baalbaki -- 4. Performance analysis of lightweight aggregate mortar / P.R.L. Helene and P.J.M. Monteiro -- 5. The relation between the composition, moisture transport and durability of conventional and new concretes / L.-O. Nilsson -- 6. Engineering of cement-based composites / S. Marikunte and S.P. Shah -- 7. Engineering advanced cement-based materials for new applications / J.F. Young -- 8. Design for ductility / H.H. Bache -- 9. Design for durability : the great belt link / S. Rostam -- 10. Quantification of durability of reinforcing steel / C. Andrade -- 11. High-performance concrete : from the laboratory to practical utilization / F. de Larrard -- 12. Structural aspects of high strength concrete / J.J. Jensen -- 13. Concrete creep and shrinkage prediction models for design codes : recent results and future directions / Z.P. Bažant and S. Baweja -- 14. New trends in non-destructive and in-place testing of concrete structures / M. Ohtsu -- 15. Development and use of steel fibre shotcrete / Å. Skarendahl -- 16. New manufacturing technology for high quality precast concrete components / R. Taivalkoski -- 17. Quality control of concrete structures / A. Henrichsen -- 18. Development of environmental concrete products / J.A. Fifield -- 19. Strengthening and retrofit of existing concrete bridges and buildings / F. Seible -- 20. Technology implementation : barriers and opportunities / J.P. Skalny and M.M. Majesky -- 21. Technology transfer in the field of concrete : the Barcelona experience / A. Aguado and R. Gettu.

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