ICE handbook of concrete durability : a practical guide to the design of resilient concrete structures

ICE Handbook of Concrete Durability, Second edition is a comprehensive practical reference for professionals involved in design and maintenance of concrete structures of all types. With contributions from a range of international experts, the book combines a thorough but accessible exposition of the...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors Soutsos, Marios (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2023.
Edition2nd Edition.
SeriesICE handbooks
Subjects
Concrete > Service life.
Concrete construction.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780727763761
DOI10.1680/icehcd.63754
Physical Description1 online resource (576 pages).

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Table of Contents:
  • Contents and Preliminary Pages
  • Introduction
  • Pore structure and transport processes
  • Physical deterioration mechanisms
  • Chemical deterioration mechanisms
  • Material selection to improve durability
  • Construction processes to improve durability
  • Design aspects that can reduce risks from deterioration mechanisms
  • Durability performance tests
  • Performance-based specifications for concrete
  • Modelling and predicting the effects of deterioration mechanisms
  • Case Studies: Durability problems, repair strategies or proper consideration in durability design?
  • Repair methods
  • Non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring
  • Durability of concretes based on non-Portland cements
  • Durability of concrete made with aggregates recycled from construction and demolition waste
  • Lessons learnt by expert witnesses involved in construction disputes
  • Index.

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