Professor Pierre-Claude Aïtcin, Honorary Member of the American Concrete Institute: In his most recent book "The New Concrete " Mario Collepardi produced a scientific book easy and pleasant to read, even for a specialist like me. This book deserves to be a best seller. I am convinced that architects, civil engineers, contractors, technicians and students will take advantage of Mario's remarkable work for the benefit of the most widely used construction material: concrete.

Prof. Carmel Jolicoeur, University of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada:
It is unquestionably a unique document, collecting a vast amount of knowledge and know-how on concrete and related subjects: cements, pozzolans, supplementary materials, admixtures, etc. It covers virtually all topics relevant to modern concrete technology, with information sufficiently fundamental to be useful for teaching purposes, and ample description of technical issues for practitioners. The artwork is distinctive,

colourful and very effective. The incorporation of complete key bibliographic references in the text is appropriate and very useful. The book is definitely a timely contribution to an increasingly complex field. I trust it will rapidly diffuse in all organisations interested in the science and technology of concrete.”


Dr Tatsuo Izumi, Technical Manager of  Kao Chemicals, Japan:
“Honestly speaking, "The New Concrete" is a nice textbook in order to learn what the concrete is. It includes all the fields of concrete applications, and shows the pertinent  references. Therefore, it is very useful and practical book.”

Dr V. Mohan Malhotra, Emeritus Scientist, Natural Resources Canada:
“The New Concrete” book is a welcome addition to the available literature on concrete. The book is very well written and covers aspects of modern concrete technology. The book is unique in several aspects, but two deserve special mention. First, the book follows European Standards (EN), and secondly, the book is profusely illustrated with coloured sketches, photographs, and line drawings, that make it easy to read and to follow. I hope future authors will follow the example of this book in this respect. Both, students and professional practising engineers will find this lovely volume a useful and helpful addition to their library.

Prof. P. Kumar Mehta, Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, USA:
“The New Concrete” is an excellent book on concrete. I am sure that it will be a valuable addition to other available books on concrete especially due to excellent graphics and a lot of new and useful data on current concrete practice.

Prof. Giacomo Moriconi, Marche Polytechnic, Ancona, Italy:
“The New Concrete” by Mario Collepardi is a very friendly book thanks to the practical tone adopted to discuss topics, which are at any rate funded on a rigorously scientific basis. Information is complete and exhaustive, as well as very up-to-date on the most recent developments in research and technology. The book, whose layout is very attractive, proves to be an inseparable companion both for learning and in the professional field.


Eng. Mehmet Mutlu, Nuh Beton A.S., Istanbul, Turkey:
100% concrete's name is THE NEW CONCRETE by M.Collepardi.

Dr Nelu Spiratos, President and CEO of Handy Chemicals LTD, Canada:
I examined the book “The New Concrete” with great interest and was very impressed by the range of topics covered from both fundamental perspectives and pratical approaches. The overall presentation with brief, to-the-point descriptions and sharp colourful illustration yields an easy-reading most enjoyable text. I reviewd more closely the admixture section. I was again pleased to find that the latter provides a knowledgeable introduction to the many admixtures used in concrete, with useful, well-documented descriptions of their application conditions and benefits. This book will most certainly gain wide acceptance with cement, admixture and concre practitioners and academics.


Prof. Narayan Swamy, Professor Emeritus at the University of Sheffield, UK:
This book, thoughtfully and exquisitely illustrated by Mario's charming wife Isabella, to clarify and convey the basics and complexities of the material is a gem of a treatise that combines the science, engineering and practicalities of concrete in all its aspects. This is a book that will be an unfailing friend and guide to all professionals associated with concrete and the construction industry.

Prof. Sui Tongbo, China Buildings Materials Academy (CMBA), China
"The New Concrete " by Professor Mario Collepardi systematically covers all the topics relevant to modern concrete technology and practices. I hve been impressed especially by  the recycled concrete technology which is very important for sustainable development. The information included is very useful not only for architects, civil engineers, contractors, technicians and students, but for concrete specialist as well.


Prof. Jean PERA, National Institute of Applied Sciences, Lyon, France
The New Concrete" book, by Mario Collepardi, is a very pedagogical book which will be very useful  both to European students and  professional practising engineers.  Some chapters merit special consideration for their quality and up to date informations, like those devoted to chemical admixtures, self-compacting concrete,shrinkage-compensating concretes and recycled concretes. The book is very easy to read and well illustrated.

Prof. Semen S. Kaprielov, Russia
The structure of the book includes all of the most important questions of  concrete technology.Clear text and understandable illustrations are giving possibility to the wide circle of readers, from students to experienced specialists, to understand the meaning of the questions and to feel what а interesting work is making of high quality concrete.


Prof. Jochen Stark, Bauhaus University Weimar, Germany
The book covers all relevant topics of modern concrete technology. I was very impressed about the successful combination of the description of technical issues for practitioners and fundamental information that are useful for teaching purposes. The given information on the most recent developments in research and technology is complete and actual. Compared to common scientific books the layout of ‘The New Concrete’ is very attractive, easy and pleasant to read.