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1 online resource (x, 404 pages) : illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Woodhead publishing in materials |
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Woodhead Publishing in materials.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
Whilst most structures made using concrete and cement-based composites have not shown signs of premature degradation, there have been notable exceptions. In addition, there is increasing pressure for new structures to remain in serviceable condition for long periods with only minimal maintenance before being recycled. All these factors have highlighted the issues of what affects the durability of these materials in different circumstances and how material properties can be measured and improved. Durability of concrete and cement composites summarises key research on these important topics. After an introductory chapter, the book reviews the pore structure and chemistry of cement-based materials, providing the foundation for understanding the particular aspects of degradation which are discussed in the following chapters. These include dimensional stability and cracking processes, chemical and microbiological degradation of concrete, corrosion of reinforcing and prestressing steels, deterioration associated with certain aggregates, effects of frost and problems involving fibre-reinforced and polymer-cement composites. With its distinguished international team of contributors, Durability of concrete and cement composites is a standard reference for all those concerned with improving the service life of structures using these materials. Analyses a range of materials such as reinforced steel in concrete, pre-stressed concrete and cement compositesDiscusses key degradation phenomena such as cracking processes and the impact of cold weather conditionsA standard reference for those concerned with improving the service life of structures using concrete and cement based composites. |
| Contents |
Cover; Durability of concreteand cementcomposites; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; 1Introduction; 1.1 References; 2 Physical and chemical characteristics of cement composites; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Variations among concretes, and 'archetypical concrete ; 2.3 The genesis and chemistry of pore solutions in archetypical concretes; 2.4 Pore structures in hardened concrete; 2.5 The question of gel pores; 2.6 Assessments of pore size distributions; 2.7 Spatial distribution of pores in concretes: the ITZ; 2.8 Spatial distribution of pores in concretes: local porous patches. |
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2.9 Measurement of permeation capacity-related parameters in archetypical concretes2.10 Future trends; 2.11 Sources of further information and advice; 2.12 Acknowledgments; 2.13 References; 3 Dimensional stability and cracking processes in concrete; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Dimensional stability; 3.3 Cracking processes; 3.4 Conclusions; 3.5 References; 4 Chemical degradation of concrete; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 External sulfate attack involving expansive ettringite formation; 4.3 Thaumasite form of sulfate attack; 4.4 Internal sulfate attack and delayed ettringite formation. |
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4.5 Conclusions on sulfate attack4.6 Degradative effects of water, acids and other aggressive chemicals; 4.7 Microbiologically-induced corrosion of concrete; 4.8 Conclusions; 4.9 References; 5 Corrosion and protection of reinforcing steel in concrete; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Corrosion principles; 5.3 The role of concrete cover; 5.4 Carbonation and its effects; 5.5 Effects of chloride contamination; 5.6 Chloride penetration; 5.7 Supplementary corrosion avoidance and protection measures; 5.8 Assessment and monitoring of corrosion in reinforced concrete. |
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5.9 Remedial treatment of corrosion in reinforced concrete5.10 Sources of further information and advice; 5.11 References; 6 Degradation of prestressed concrete; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Forms of prestressed concrete constructions; 6.3 Types and metallurgical characteristics of prestressing steel; 6.4 Mechanisms of corrosion-assisted brittle fracture; 6.5 Case histories of structural collapses2,3,5,12; 6.6 Corrosion testing of prestressing steel; 6.7 Monitoring techniques for prestressed concrete constructions; 6.8 Conclusions; 6.9 References; 7 Concrete aggregates and the durability of concrete. |
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7.1 Introduction7.2 General requirements of aggregates for use in concrete; 7.3 Frost resistance of aggregates; 7.4 Harmful constituents and impurities in aggregates; 7.5 Alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR); 7.6 Testmethods for identifying aggregate reactivity; 7.7 Preventive measures for ASR; 7.8 Management of ASR-affected structures; 7.9 Conclusions; 7.10 References; 8 Degradation of concrete in cold weather conditions; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Freezing processes in porousmaterials; 8.3 Freeze-thawin concrete -- factors of influence; 8.4 Deicing agents; 8.5 Air entrainment; 8.6 Testmethods. |
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Concrete.
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Composite-reinforced concrete.
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Cement composites.
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Building materials -- Service life.
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Béton.
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Béton renforcé de composites.
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Composites de ciment.
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Construction -- Matériaux -- Durée de vie.
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durability.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Material Science.
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Building materials -- Service life
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Cement composites
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Composite-reinforced concrete
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Concrete
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| Added Author |
Page, C. L.
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Page, M. M. (Mary M.)
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Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Durability of concrete and cement composites. Cambridge : Woodhead and Maney on behalf of Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, 2007 9781855739406 1855739402 (OCoLC)77258008 |
| ISBN |
9781845693398 (electronic bk.) |
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1845693396 (electronic bk.) |
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1855739402 |
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9781855739406 |
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9780849391293 |
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0849391296 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000055617697 |
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DEBBG BV042316552 |
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DEBSZ 414259661 |
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DEBSZ 431640890 |
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GBVCP 802350674 |
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NZ1 13055812 |
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NZ1 13397700 |
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NZ1 15582452 |
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