Global Praise for Fulton ’ s Concrete Technology
Academic praise from different corners of the world has been received for Cement & Concrete SA ’ s 10th edition of Fulton ’ s Concrete Technology , the South African ‘ concrete bible ’. For decades this publication has been globally recognised as a definitive handbook on concrete .
Prof Mark Alexander , Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Cape Town , who edited the latest Fulton ’ s , has received exceptionally favourable reviews of the handbook from fellow concrete technologists in India and Canada .
Prof Manu Santhanam , of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras ( IITM ) in Chennai , describes the new Fulton ’ s as a “ treasured reference ” work and sent the following comments :
“ The best minds in concrete technology from South Africa have come together to create the latest version of Fulton ’ s Concrete Technology . It is indeed heartening to see the range of topics covered in the book , and the depth in which the information is presented . Furthermore , the illustrations and pictures enrich the high quality technical content . Although the book is written with a South African perspective , it is sure to appeal to concrete enthusiasts worldwide . From the basics of cement chemistry to looking at niche applications of concrete , and understanding concrete sustainability , this is certainly a treasured reference . I would strongly recommend it to Indian academics , as it brings together content that is typically covered in several reference books , and serves as a one-stop shop for information on concrete . The presentation of the content is in an easy-to-read language , which will also work well with students . To sum up the review - this is an excellent resource .”
More praise was sent by Prof Sid Mindess , Professor Emeritus , University of British Columbia , Canada , who says the new Fulton ’ s is “ the most comprehensive one-volume book on concrete ” he has ever seen . His enthusiastic review reads :
“ Fulton ’ s Concrete Technology , in all its various editions , has long been the ‘ go-to ’ book - the authoritative guide to concrete materials and practice in South Africa . Although this new 10th edition builds upon the previous nine , it is in many ways a quite different book in several respects . Firstly , it is much larger – almost twice as large as the ninth edition . Secondly , its scope is significantly broader , with greatly expanded sections on special concretes , and on concrete manufacture and site practices . Third , and perhaps of most importance , this edition has as its focus the environmental sustainability of the concrete industry , with the sustainability issues threaded throughout the book .
“ The intent of this 10th edition is not to provide an extensive discussion of such theoretical issues as the niceties of cement hydration , the detailed structure of hardened cement , the nano-structural aspects of creep and shrinkage , or the fracture mechanics principles underlying concrete strength , although the science underlying concrete behaviour is described concisely when appropriate . Rather , the book is aimed very specifically at those involved in the actual production of concrete and concrete structures .
“ There is scarcely a concrete topic that is not touched upon in this volume : it is the most comprehensive one-volume book on concrete that I have ever seen . It covers the materials used to make concrete , mix proportioning , properties of fresh concrete , strength and other properties of hardened concrete , durability , concrete manufacture and site practices , concrete tests , formwork , curing , quality control , special concretes , assessment and repair of structures , and virtually everything else in between . While the focus is , properly , on South African practice , concrete science and technology know no national boundaries , and this edition has world-wide applicability . It should be on the bookshelf of everyone involved with concrete , from students to specifiers , producers , architects and engineers ,” Prof Mindess states .
Prof Mark Alexander says the positive feedback from such respected concrete technologists is most gratifying and shows that concrete professionals are aware of pressing future issues for the industry . “ Tremendous demands will be made on professionals in future to address issues such as sustainability of concrete construction , impact of climate change , and population growth . The authoritative , relevant , accurate and up-to-date information on concrete contained in the new Fulton ’ s will therefore be valued throughout the world ,” he says .
Locally , CCSA members can order a copy by email info @ cemcon-sa . org . za at CCSA members ’ discounted prices , while non-members can purchase copies from www . bidorbuy . co . za
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