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Concrete durability : a practical guide to the design of durable concrete structures
Title:
Concrete durability : a practical guide to the design of durable concrete structures
Author:
Soutsos, Marios.
ISBN:
9781680150704
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xiv, 585 pages) : illustrations.
Contents:
Introduction / M. Soutsos -- Pore structure and transport processes / P.A.M. Basheer and S. Barbhuiya -- Physical deterioration mechanisms -- Deterioration mechanisms - chemical. Sulfate attack / M. Sahmaran ; Acid attack / M. Sahmaran ; The alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR) damage to concrete / A. Poole ; Steel reinforcement corrosion / J. Broomfield -- Durability performance tests / A. Richardson -- Modelling and predicting effects of deterioration mechanisms / K. van Breugel ... [et al.] -- Materials selection for improved durability performance. Chemical admixtures / R. Viles ; Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Fly ash for enhanced concrete durability / L. Sear ; Ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) / M.D. Connell ; Silica fume for concrete / R. Lewis ; Cement-metakaolin materials / A. Shvarzman and K. Kovler ; Alternative reinforcing materials to conventional steel reinforcement (black bars). Considerations for the design, specification and use of epoxy-coated reinforcing steel bars / S. Humphreys ; Galvanised steel reinforcement / D. Makepeace ; Stainless steel reinforcement / D. Cochrane ; Glass-fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar / D. Gremel -- Construction processes for improved durability / K. Day -- Design aspects that can reduce risks from deterioration mechanisms / B. Marsh -- Case studies : durability problems, repair strategies or proper consideration to durability design? Deterioration of a dry dock facility / D. Wimpenny ; Delayed ettringite formation in a Malaysian highway structure : investigation and management strategy / D. Wimpenny ; Construction of a deep-water port / D. Wimpenny ; Thaumasite sulfate attack in a UK highway structure : investigation and management strategy / D. Wimpenny ; Installation of corrosion protection on the M4 elevated freeway, London / C. Atkins ; Systematic investigation and application of EN 1504 to a concrete repair project / J. Broomfield -- Improved abrasion resistance of factory floors / R. Lewis ; High-strength concrete for the JJ Hospital Flyover, Mumbai, India / R. Lewis ; High-performance concrete for Tsing Ma Bridge, Hong Kong / R. Lewis ; Service life requirement of 100 years : the East-Sea Bridge, Shanghai / R. Lewis -- Repair methods / J. Broomfield -- Issues related to performance-based specifications for concrete / J. Bickley, R.D. Hooton and K.C. Hover -- Advances in durability design and performance-based specification / O.E. Gjorv.
Abstract:
This is a comprehensive, practical guide for engineers involved in designing concrete structures of all types. It combines a thorough but accessible exposition of the principles of durable concrete design with a practical, hands-on approach to its application in construction projects.
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