5 Specifications (2): the basic language of construction

5.1. Specification documents for materials and workmanship

5.2. Conrete as a material

5.3. Cement and cementitious materials

5.4. Aggregates

5.5. Water

5.6. Admixtures

5.7. Concrete mixes

5.8. Mix design and trial mixes

5.9. Testing and quality control

5.10. Batching and mixing, transport and placing of concrete

5.11. Temperature, and sequence of pours and construction

5.12. Hot-weather concreting

5.13. Cold-weather concreting

5.14. Reinforcement

5.15. Cover

5.16. Formwork, surface finishes and tolerances

5.17. Curing

5.18. Jointing materials and water-bars

5.19. Coatings

5.20. Underwater concrete and bagwork

5.21. Conclusion