CONTENTS
Preface
Organising Committee
Scientific and Technical Committee
Theme I: Innovation and development in concrete materials/design
Foamed Concrete: Application and specification R.A. Barnes
The estimation of concrete quality by power functions
B.K. Nyame
The control of stable concrete quality B.K. Nyame
The design of concrete mixes on limit surfaces B.K. Nyame
Improvement in the compressive strength of cement mortar by the use of a microorganism -Bacillus megaterium
VAchat, R. Siddique, M.S. Reddy & A. Mukherjee
Nonlinear analysis of ultra high strength concrete RC structure H.G Kwak, C.K. Na, S. W. Kim & S. T. Kang
Stiffened deep cement mixing (SDCM) pile: Laboratory investigation T. Tanchaisawat, P. Suriyavanagul & P. Jamsawang
Relationship between compressive strength and UPV for high strength concrete containing expanded Pcrlite aggregate M.B. Kanakoc- & R. Demirboga
The effects of the curing technique on the compressive strength of Autoclaved Aerated mortar T. Ungsongkhun, V. Greepala & P. Nimityongskul
Mechanical properties of concrete encased in PVC stay-in-place formwork
K.G. Kuder, C. Harris-Jones, R. Hawksworth, S. Henderson, J. Whitney & R. Gupta
Study and comparison between numerical and mathematical method for optimizing structures S.A.H Hashemi & E. Hashemi
The mathematical explanation of genetics algorithm method for optimizing structures S.A.I I. Hashemi & E. Hashemi
Optimising 3D structure frames using GA S.A.I I. Hashemi
Excellence in concrete construction through innovation S.K. Manjrekar
Development of eco earth-moist concrete
G. Husken & H.J.H. Brouwers
Who is the key decision maker in the structural frame selection process? //. Haroglu, J. Glass, T. Thorpe & C Goodchild
Performance of surface permeability on high-performance concrete A. Naderi, A.H.H. Babei & N.S. Kia
Application of nano composites in designing and manufacturing of cement and concrete A. liahari, J.R. Nasiri & O.J. Farzaneh
Lightening and strengthening of building using structural lightweight concrete M. Mohammadi, S. Nanpazi, M. Ghassabi K. & D. B. Zadeh
The role of nano particles in self Compacting concrete O.J. Farzaneh, J.R. Nasiri & A. Bahari
Theme 2: Composite materials in concrete construction
Strength properties of high-volume fly ash (HVFA) concrete incorporating steel fibres R. Siddique, J.M. Khatib, I. Yiiksel & I'Aggarwal
Permeability of high strength concrete
S.M. Gupta, P. Aggarwal, Y. Aggarwal, V.K. Sehgal, R. Siddique & S.K. Kaushik
Formulation of Turonien limestone concrete of the Central Saharian Atlas (Algeria) Z. Makhloufi & M. Bouhicha
Effect of cumulative lightweight aggregate volume in concrete on its resistance to chloride-ion penetration X.M. Liu & M.H. Zhang
Effect of bagasse ash on water absorption and compressive strength of lateritic soil interlocking block
P. Khobklang, K. Nokkaew & V. Greepala
Light-weight TRC sandwich building envelopes J. Hegger & M. Horstmann
Thermo-mechanical properties of HSC made with expandeil perlite aggregate M.B. Karakoc & R. Demirboga
Composition and microstructure of fly ash geopolymer containing metakaolin K. Pimraksa, T. Chareerat, P. Chidaprasirt, N. Mishima & S. Hatanaka
A computed-based model for the alkali concentrations in pore solution of hydrating
Portland cement paste
W. Chen, Z.H. Shui & H.J.H. Brouwers
Research on the absorbing property of cement matrix composite materials B. Li <£ S. Liu
Visual examination of mortars containing flue gas desulphurisation waste subjected to
magnesium sulphate solution
J.M. Khatib, L Wright & PS. Mangat
Effect of cement type on strength development of mortars containing limestone fines J.M. Khatib, B. Menadi & S. Kenai
Adiabatic temperature rise of metakaolin mortar J.M. Khatib, S. Wild, R. Siddique & S. Kenai
Cemcnt-bascd compositesfor structural use: Design of reactive powder concrete elements 6. Moriconi A V. Corinaldesi
Biomass ash and its use in concrete mixture
V. Corinaldesi, G. Fava, G. Moriconi & M.L. Ruello
Properties of lightweight concretes made from lightweight fly ash aggregates N.U. KockalA T. Ozturan
Experimental studies of the effectiveness of mortar modified with latexes M.Z. YusofA M. Ramli
Effect of crystal cement on concrete H.K. Nezhad&A. Naderi
Properties of FRP composite durability A. Bahari&J.R. Nasiri
Ultra-high performance concrete D.B. Zadeh, A. Bahari & F. Tirandaz
Theme 3: Design and construction in extreme conditions
Suitability of PTC heating sheets for curing foundation concrete in low temperature
environments
M. Sugiyama
Improvement of the durability of sand concrete to freezing-thaw and wet-dry cycling by treatment of wood shavings
M. Bederina, M.M. Khenfer, A. Bali, A. Goullieux & M. Quencudec
Microstructurc characteristics of cementitious composites at elevated temperatures Y.F.Fu, W.H. Li, J.Q. Zhang, J.J. Feng & Z.H. Chen
Durability of polyester polymer concrete under varying temperature and moisture M. Robles, S. Galdn c£ R. Aguilar
Microstructurc degradation of concrete in extreme conditions of dry and high temperature difference
A.M. She. Z.H. Shui & S.H. Wang
Intelligent exothermal Nano concrete with high thermal conductivity and designing and performing the automatic road temperature monitoring system ./ Poursharift, S.A.H. Hashemi, H. Shirmohamadi & M. Feizi
Application of composite in offshore and marine structure Q, Jafarpow; M. Balaei & B.B. Zadeh
Theme 4: Protection against deterioration, repair and strengthening
Lateral strength evaluation of seismic retrofitted RC frame without adhesive anchors T. Ohmura, S. Ilayashi, K. Kanata & T. Fujimura
Assessment of deformation capacity of reinforced concrete columns M. Barghi & S. Youssefi
Ductility of confined reinforced concrete columns with welded reinforcement grids Tavio, P. Suprobo & B. Kusuma
On the effect of FRP sheet composite anchorage to flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams
C.B. Demakos & G. Dimitrakis
FE modelling of the effect of elevated temperatures on the anchoring of CFRP laminates D. Petkova, T. Donchev & J. Wert
Rehabilitation and strengthening of a hypar concrete shell by textile reinforced concrete R. Ortlepp, S. Weiland & M. Curbach
Corrosion mitigation in concrete beams using electrokinetic nanoparticle treatment K. Kupwade-Patil, K. Gordon, K. Xu, O. Moral, H. Cardenas & L. Lee
Long-term durability of reinforced concrete rehabilitated via electrokinetic nanoparticle treatment
K. Gordon, K. Kupwade-Patil, L. Lee, H. Cardenas & O. Moral
The use of glass-ceramic bonding enamel to improve the bond between concrete and steel reinforcement
C.L. Hackler, CA. Weiss, Jr., J.G. Tom, S. W. Morefield, M.C Sykes & EG Malone
A new design approach for plate-reinforced composite coupling beams R.K.L. Su & W.H. Siu
Analytical modeling of FRP-strengthened RC exterior beam-column joints T.H. Almusallam, Y.A. Al-Salloum, S.H. Alsayed & N.A. Siddiqui
Environmentally-friendly self-compacting concrete for rehabilitation of concrete structures V. Corinaldesi & G. Moriconi
Shrinkage-free fiber-reinforced mortars S. Monosi & O. Favoni
Comparison between design codes and procedures for concrete beams with internal FRP
reinforcement in balanced case failure
M. Kadhim, T. Donchev, S. Al-Mishhdani & I. Al-Shaarbaf
Experimental behavior of repaired and strengthened self-compacted RC continuous beams KM. Heiza
Performance-based durability testing, design and specification in South Africa:
Latest developments
M.G. Alexander & H. Beushausen
Mechanical properties and durability of FRP rods J.R. Nasiri, A. Bahari & O.J. Farzaneh
FRP composites in fabrication, rehabilitation and strengthening of structure Z. Aghighi & M. Babaha
Theme 5: Environmental, social and economic sustainabillty credentials
Effect of GGBFS and GSS on the properties of mortar /. Yuksel, R. Siddique, O. Ozkan & J.M. Khatib
Comparative study on behaviour of concrete-filled steel tubular columns using recycled aggregates
R. Malathy, E.K. Mohanraj & S. Kandasamy
A comparative study of using river sand, crushed fine stone, furnace bottom ash and fine recycled aggregate as fine aggregates for concrete production S.C. Kou & C.S. Poon
Feasibility of using low grade recycled aggregates for concrete block production C.S. Poon, S.C. Kou & H.W.Wan
Utilization of glass cullet for the manufacture of binding material used in the production of concrete
A.S. Belokopytova, PA. Ketov, VS. Korzanov & A.I. Puzanov
Methodology for the prediction of concrete with recycled aggregates properties J. de Brito & R. Robles
Geopolymeric concrete based on industrial wastes /•' (Olangelo, R. Ciqffi & L. Santoro
Restoration mortars made by using rubble from building demolition F. Colangelo, R. Sommonte <£ R. Ciqffi
High strength products made with high volume of rejected fly ash X.C. Qiao, B. Zhou AJ.G.Yu
Industrial symbiosis - effective resource recovery within the UK's construction industry R. Kirlon, D.II. Owen & E.J. Probert
Effects of different glasses composition on ecosustainable blended cements M. C. Bignozzi & F. Sandrolini
Possible utilisation of wheat husk ash waste in the production of precast concrete elements .1 /.hang, J.M Khatib, C. Booth & R. Siddique
Developing viable products using recycled rubber tyres in concrete //. Y.KewA M.J. Kenny
Investigation into the potential of rubberised concrete products //. Y. Kew, K. Etebar, M. C. Limbachiya & M.J. Kenny
Self-cleaning surfaces as an innovative potential for sustainable concrete M. Hunger & II.J.H. Brouwers
Pervious concrete pavement: Meeting environmental challenges A.K. Jain & J.S. Chouhan
Investigation on the use of burnt colliery spoil as aggregate in low to normal
strength concrete
T Runguphan & P.M. Guthrie
Improvement of characteristics in cement composite sheet with agriculture waste fibre M. Khorrami, E. Ganjian & M.A. Khalili
Author index