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the new edition deal with ‘Special Concretes and Techniques’ illustrates this technological expansion,” says Perrie. The latest Fulton’s is edited by Mark Alexander, emeritus professor of civil engineering and a senior research scholar at the University of Cape Town. A past president of the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures, Alexander is the author of several respected concrete technology publications and his experience has been widely drawn on in a consulting capacity, both here and abroad. He points out that the latest edition of the book comes at a time of unprecedented change and
“THE 2021 FULTON’S CONTAINS A WEALTH OF NEW REFERENCE MATERIAL AND – WITH 10 NEW CHAPTERS – REPRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT UPDATE OF THE PREVIOUS EDITION.” challenge in the world, including in SA. “Tremendous demands will be made of professionals in future to address issues such as sustainability of concrete construction, impact of climate change and population growth. This makes the need for authoritative, relevant, accurate and up-to-date information on concrete
– which remains the world’s most used construction material – absolutely vital,” says Alexander. SUSTAINABILITY FIRST “Sustainability is essential to produce concrete in a manner that meets the needs of the population without irreparably damaging the planet. Therefore, the sustainable theme is present throughout the book, with ‘Sustainability Focus’ in all pertinent chapters.” CCSA members can order a copy of the new Fulton’s Concrete Technology by email from: info@cemcon-sa.org.za and nonmembers can purchase copies from www.bidorbuy.co.za. Further details are available from the CCSA Information Centre on tel: 011 315 0300.
