Durability of Concrete Structures: Investigation, repair, protection

by G.C. Mays (Editor)

Overview

This book is concerned with the long term durability of concrete as a structural material as used in the construction of buildings, bridges, roads, marine and civil engineering structures. It discusses the fundamental reasons for the deterioration of concrete over time and available techniques for detecting, remedying and preventing the deterioration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135831967
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	11/14/1991
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Geoff Mays

Table of Contents

Preface, Biographic summary of contributors, PART ONE - THEORIES AND SOLUTIONS, 1. The behaviour of concrete, 2. Deterioration mechanisms, 3. Structural investigations, 4. Repair materials and techniques, 5. Protection, 6. Conclusions, PART TWO - CASE STUDIES, 7. High-rise buildings, 8. Highway bridges, 9. Railway structures, 10. Concrete pavements, 11. Marine structures, Index