This volume investigates the technical properties and production standards of fresh concrete within the context of evolving industrial practices. The author, H. J. Wierig, compiles research presented at a RILEM colloquium to address the challenges posed by the increasing reliance on ready-mixed concrete and the introduction of novel chemical and mineral admixtures. The text serves as a technical record of the state of concrete technology in the early 1990s, providing a framework for understanding material behavior during the mixing and placement phases.

Experts recognize this volume as a specialized archival record of concrete technology research from the early 1990s. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for civil engineers and materials scientists seeking historical data on concrete performance standards.