Chemical admixtures are used in concrete mixtures to produce engineering properties such as rapid hardening, water-proofing or resistance to cold. Chemical Admixtures for Concrete surveys recent developments in admixture technology, explaining the mechanisms by which admixtures produce their effects and the various admixtures available, their selection and use. Chemical Admixtures for Concrete pays particular attention to good practice and includes a detailed chapter on the international standards currently in force. This new edition is fully updated and revised with an entirely new chapter on admixtures for special applications. It is a valuable practical guide for civil engineers, consultants, contractors, cement and concrete suppliers and industrial chemists.