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The ultimate purpose of this book is to facilitate
better construction in concrete. To achieve
this, it is necessary to understand, to master, and
to control the behaviour of concrete not only in
the laboratory but also in actual structures. It is
in this respect that an author with a structural
background is at an advantage. Furthermore, experience
in construction and in investigations of
lack of durability and serviceability has been exploited.
Because the book is used in so many countries,
it was thought best to use both the SI and
the Imperial units of measurement, now paradoxically
known as American. All the data, diagrams
and tables are, therefore, conveniently presented
for readers, progressive or traditionalist, in all
countries.
This book was written in its entirety during the period of one year and it should therefore present a closely-knit explanation of the behaviour of concrete, rather than a series of somewhat disconnected chapters. This cohesion may be of benefit to readers who have often been obliged to consult collections of uncoordinated articles in a ‘book’ with a nominal editor or editors.