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Visit the Publications Library for both free and paid-for documents on design and construction with concrete and masonry.

Concrete Quarterly: latest issue

Concrete Quarterly (CQ) encompasses design guidance, aspiration, inspiration, vision and latest projects. It is aimed at all members of the project team and demonstrates the potential of concrete in terms of architectural vision, structural solutions, best practice and performance.

CQ archive

Welcome to the Concrete Quarterly Archive.... a wealth of issues, going back to 1947.

Design tools and software

Much of The Concrete Centre's output is aimed at freeing the designer from laborious tasks to allow time to choose the best structure using further design tools. 

RC Spreadsheets v4C

For the experienced engineer, the spreadsheets allow the rapid production of clear and accurate design calculations. For post-graduates and new engineers they encourage understanding of concrete design and help the gaining of experience by studying 'what if' scenarios.

 

Academics Resources

On this page you will find access to a host of information and materials avaliable to students free of charge. 

Featured publications »

Specifying Sustainable Concrete

Specifying Sustainable Concrete

Free

An all-you-need-to-know guide on the specification of sustainable concrete.

Tall Buildings

Tall Buildings

£55.00 + VAT

This publication assists engineers in understanding the common challenges of building tall.

Whole-life Carbon and Buildings

Whole-life Carbon and Buildings

Free

 This guide sets out how concrete's attributes can be used to minimise CO2 emissions.

Material Efficiency

Material Efficiency

Free

This document provides information on the material and resource efficiency of concrete and masonry.

The World Recast

The World Recast

£24.95

The buildings from 70 years of Concrete Quarterly.

Post-tensioned Concrete Floors

Post-tensioned Concrete Floors

Free

This publication widens the understanding of post-tensioned floor construction and illustrates the considerable benefits.

This is Concrete - Ten Years, Ten Insights

This is Concrete - Ten Years, Ten Insights

Free

A magazine to celebrate 10 years of the concrete industry sustainable construction strategy.

Concrete Tall Buildings

Concrete Tall Buildings

Free

This publication seeks to provide information for structural engineers who are designing tall buildings in concrete.

How to Design Concrete Structures to Eurocode 2 - The Compendium (Second edition)

How to Design Concrete Structures to Eurocode 2 - The Compendium (Second edition)

£30.00 + VAT

Thermal Mass Explained

Thermal Mass Explained

Free

Concrete's ability to provide passive cooling is widely applied in both new and refurbished buildings; this guide explains thermal mass and its advantages.

About us

The Concrete Centre provides material, design and construction guidance. Our aim is to enable all those involved in the design, use and performance of concrete and masonry to realise the potential of these materials.

The Concrete Centre, part of the MPA

Mineral Products Association (MPA) is the trade association for aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, dimension stone, lime, mortar and silica sand industries.

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