This book provides guidance on appraisal and repair of reinforced concrete building structures. It addresses the problems related to reinforced concrete, corrosion of reinforcement, cracking, cathodic protection and protective coatings, and it highlights the advantages and/or problems of each.
This book provides guidance on appraisal and repair of reinforced concrete building structures. It addresses the problems related to reinforced concrete, corrosion of reinforcement, cracking, cathodic protection and protective coatings, and it highlights the advantages and/or problems of each while explaining the methods and options available.
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Initial appraisal
Chapter 3.Signs of distress
Chapter 4. Principal investigation
Chapter 5. Causes of defects
Chapter 6. Assessing and increasing strength
Chapter 7. Treatment of cracks
Chapter 8. Other repairs to defective concrete
Chapter 9. Repair and replacement of reinforcement
Chapter 10. Protective coatings
Chapter 11. Cathodic protection
Chapter 12. Prestressed concrete
Chapter 13. Floors and roofs
Chapter 14. Basements
Chapter 15. Periodic inspection and maintenance