Overview

A comprehensive treatment of high-tech concrete materials across research, engineering, and industrial practice Concrete materials research has entered a transformative era, where technological innovation and advanced material science converge to redefine structural and functional performance. High-Tech Concrete Materials. Design, Preparation, and Applications addresses the pressing need for a systematic framework that integrates high-performance concrete design with cutting-edge preparation methods and sustainable application strategies. In-depth chapters cover a wide spectrum of innovations, including the microstructural optimization of ultra-high-strength concretes, the durability preservation of ultra-high-performance concretes, composite structural concretes applied in mega-infrastructure projects, and pioneering methods such as CO₂-driven 3D printing concrete. Richly supported with case studies, patents, and engineering applications, the book highlights how academic insights translate into real-world performance. High-Tech Concrete Materials: Design, Preparation, and Applications: Provides thorough coverage of raw material design, structural performance enhancement, and sustainability strategies Features detailed discussion of innovative admixtures, polymers, nano-seeding technologies, and fiber reinforcement mechanisms Offers insight into microstructural optimization and durability preservation for ultra-high-strength and ultra-high-performance concretes Establishes an approach that emphasizes multifunctional, eco-sustainable concrete systems for future development Designed to provide readers with both conceptual clarity and practical guidance, High-Tech Concrete Materials: Design, Preparation, and Applications is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and Inorganic Chemistry, particularly within degree programs focused on structural materials and sustainable infrastructure. It is also a vital reference for researchers, materials scientists, and industry professionals engaged in high-performance concrete design and application.

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Author:   Fazhou Wang (Wuhan University of Technology) ,  Shuguang Hu (Wuhan University of Technology)
Publisher:   Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
Imprint:   Blackwell Verlag GmbH
ISBN:  

9783527353552

ISBN 10:   3527353550
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   11 March 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 A brief history of the development of high-tech concrete 1.3 Challenges and opportunities for concrete materials 1.4 Technical characteristics and research content of high-tech concrete Chapter 2 Cementitious materials for high-tech concrete 2.1 Characteristics of cementitious materials for high-tech concrete 2.2 Types of cementitious materials for high-tech concrete 2.3 Action mechanism and performance of cementitious materials for high-tech concrete 2.4 Prospects for design and development of composite cementitious materials Chapter 3 Functional materials for high-tech concrete 3.1 Concrete admixtures 3.2 Polymers for concrete materials 3.3 Fibers for concrete materials 3.4 Ultra-fine powders for concrete materials 3.5 Nano seeding admixtures 3.6 Internal curing agents 3.7 Functional aggregates Chapter 4 Ultra-high strength concrete 4.1 Macro-defect-free cement 4.2 Densified system containing homogenously arranged ultra-fine particles 4.3 Compact reinforced composites 4.4 Reactive powder concrete 4.5 Reinforcement mechanism of ultra-high strength cement-based composites Chapter 5 Ultra-high performance concrete 5.1 Overview of ultra-high performance concrete 5.2 Design of ultra-high performance concrete 5.3 Physical and mechanical properties of ultra-high performance concrete 5.4 Volume stability of ultra-high performance concrete 5.5 Durability of ultra-high performance concrete 5.6 New ultra-high performance concrete 5.7 Application of ultra-high performance concrete Chapter 6 High performance composite structural concrete 6.1 Concrete-filled steel tubes 6.2 Steel-concrete/asphalt composite bridge deck pavement structural materials 6.3 Anti-penetration and anti-explosive concrete 6.4 Tunnel concrete structure/functional composite materials 6.5 Cement-asphalt mortar 6.6 High strength lightweight aggregate structural concrete Chapter 7 New functional concrete technology 7.1 Conductive concrete 7.2 Cement-based piezoelectric composites 7.3 Wave absorbing concrete 7.4 Radiation shielding concrete 7.5 Heat storage concrete 7.6 High thermal resistance concrete 7.7 High damping concrete 7.8 Sound barrier concrete 7.9 Superhydrophobic concrete 7.10 Air purifying concrete 7.11 Recyclable cement concrete 7.12 SAP aggregate concrete 7.13 Rapid repair concrete on the island 7.14 CO2-driven 3D printing concrete 7.15 Graphic concrete

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Fazhou Wang is Professor of Materials Science and Director of the State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures at Wuhan University of Technology, China. His research focuses on high-performance cement-based materials and their engineering applications. He has received two National Science and Technology Progress Awards and multiple provincial-level awards. Shuguang Hu is Chief Professor of Materials Science at Wuhan University of Technology, China. Formerly Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering and Deputy Director of the State Key Laboratory of Silicate Building Materials, he has led teaching and research in advanced cement-based materials for 40 years. His work has earned numerous national awards, including the National Technological Invention Award and multiple National Science and Technology Progress Awards.

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