# Measuring, Monitoring and Modeling Concrete Properties

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Podcast: [Civil Engineering Made Simple](https://stenobird.com/podcast/civil-engineering-made-simple-7593682)
Published: 2026-05-06T06:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

Examines the measurement, monitoring, and modeling of concrete properties. Dedicated to Professor Surendra P. Shah, the text focuses on technical advancements in high-performance cementitious composites and innovative building materials. A primary case study investigates CARDIFRC, a fiber-reinforced concrete, highlighting how even fiber distribution is essential for achieving superior fatigue performance and reducing autogenous shrinkage. Through image analysis and static testing, researchers demonstrate that poor material consistency in large specimens leads to premature structural failure. The sources ultimately provide a deep technical look at structural integrity, deterioration mechanisms, and modern repair techniques for concrete infrastructure. Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Measuring-Monitoring-Modeling-Concrete-Properties/dp/1402051034?&linkCode=ll2&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=0738541270b77a85278b521da803077b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/civil_engineering_made_simple Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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