Understanding Concrete Damages: Causes, Contributing Factors, and Integrity Assessment
Concrete, one of the most widely used construction materials, is susceptible to various defects that compromise its durability and structural integrity. Deterioration results from a combination of chemical, physical, and environmental factors, including acid attack, chloride penetration, sulfate...
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| description | Concrete, one of the most widely used construction materials, is susceptible to various defects
that compromise its durability and structural integrity. Deterioration results from a combination
of chemical, physical, and environmental factors, including acid attack, chloride penetration,
sulfate reactions, abrasion, erosion, fire exposure, and shrinkage cracks. Corrosive agents such
as CO₂-rich water, salts, and alkalis accelerate degradation, while physical damage further
exacerbates structural deterioration. Additionally, chloride ions reduce the pitting potential,
making reinforcement more vulnerable to corrosion. External conditions, such as temperature
fluctuations, moisture variations, and pollution, can further contribute to material degradation.
This study examines the root causes of concrete defects, emphasizing the influence of material
composition, environmental exposure, and construction practices. A deeper understanding of
these factors is essential for developing effective mitigation strategies, enhancing quality
control measures, and ensuring long-term structural reliability through routine inspections,
maintenance, and preventive techniques. |
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| spelling | intimal-21252025-06-11T06:49:24Z http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2125/ Understanding Concrete Damages: Causes, Contributing Factors, and Integrity Assessment Suparjo, . Yuli Panca, Asmara Firda, Herlina Jainal, Arifin Robiatul, Adawiyah T Technology (General) TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TH Building construction Concrete, one of the most widely used construction materials, is susceptible to various defects that compromise its durability and structural integrity. Deterioration results from a combination of chemical, physical, and environmental factors, including acid attack, chloride penetration, sulfate reactions, abrasion, erosion, fire exposure, and shrinkage cracks. Corrosive agents such as CO₂-rich water, salts, and alkalis accelerate degradation, while physical damage further exacerbates structural deterioration. Additionally, chloride ions reduce the pitting potential, making reinforcement more vulnerable to corrosion. External conditions, such as temperature fluctuations, moisture variations, and pollution, can further contribute to material degradation. This study examines the root causes of concrete defects, emphasizing the influence of material composition, environmental exposure, and construction practices. A deeper understanding of these factors is essential for developing effective mitigation strategies, enhancing quality control measures, and ensuring long-term structural reliability through routine inspections, maintenance, and preventive techniques. INTI International University 2025-03 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2125/2/666 text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2125/3/joit2025_03b.pdf Suparjo, . and Yuli Panca, Asmara and Firda, Herlina and Jainal, Arifin and Robiatul, Adawiyah (2025) Understanding Concrete Damages: Causes, Contributing Factors, and Integrity Assessment. Journal of Innovation and Technology, 2025 (03). pp. 1-8. ISSN 2805-5179 http://ipublishing.intimal.edu.my/joint.html |
| spellingShingle | T Technology (General) TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TH Building construction Suparjo, . Yuli Panca, Asmara Firda, Herlina Jainal, Arifin Robiatul, Adawiyah Understanding Concrete Damages: Causes, Contributing Factors, and Integrity Assessment |
| title | Understanding Concrete Damages: Causes, Contributing Factors, and
Integrity Assessment |
| title_full | Understanding Concrete Damages: Causes, Contributing Factors, and
Integrity Assessment |
| title_fullStr | Understanding Concrete Damages: Causes, Contributing Factors, and
Integrity Assessment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Understanding Concrete Damages: Causes, Contributing Factors, and
Integrity Assessment |
| title_short | Understanding Concrete Damages: Causes, Contributing Factors, and
Integrity Assessment |
| title_sort | understanding concrete damages: causes, contributing factors, and
integrity assessment |
| topic | T Technology (General) TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TH Building construction |
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