Durability design of concrete structures in severe environment [

"Taking a probabilistic approach to the engineering design issues, this book tackles the challenge of controlling durability and service life of concrete structures in severe environments. Many durability problems are caused by poor quality control as well as special problems during concrete co...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gjorv, Odd E. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London New York : Taylor & Francis , c2009
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Online Access:NetLibrary
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Historical review
  • 2. Field performance
  • Corrosion of embedded steel
  • 3. Other deteriorating processes
  • 4. Codes and practice
  • 5. Probability of steel corrosion
  • 6. Additional protective strategies and measures
  • 7. Concrete quality control
  • 8. Achieved construction quality
  • 9. Condition assessment and preventive maintenance
  • 10. Practical applications
  • 11. Life cycle costs
  • 12. Life cycle assessment
  • 13. Recommended job specifications