Concrete surface engineering. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Benoit Bissonnette, Luc Courard, Andrzej Garbacz.
• Authors: Bissonnette, Benoît, 1967-; Courard, Luc; Garbacz, Andrzej
• Contents: Introduction; Fundamentals of surface engineering; Concept and significance of concrete surface engineering applied to concrete; References; ; Surface of concrete; Surface of concrete: Concepts and definitions; Concrete surface composition; Effective composition of the near-to-surface layer; Conclusion References; ; Characterization of concrete surface; Introduction; Surface profile; Mechanical properties; Cracking; Porosity; Moisture content; Surface composition; Chemical contamination; Aesthetics; Other properties; Conclusion References; ; Interfacial phenomena; Adhesion: Principles; Adhesion: Thermodynamic approach; Contact angles and interfacial free energy; Evaluation of interfacial energies; Experimental studies; Conclusion; References; ; Compatibility; General considerations; Dimensional compatibility; Permeability compatibility; Chemical compatibility; Electrochemical compatibility; Aesthetical compatibility; Achievement of compatibility in repair systems; Conclusion; References; ; Surface preparation; Objectives; Concrete removal techniques; Surface preparation techniques; Effects of preparation techniques on surface roughness; Microcracking and bruising; Comparison and limitation of techniques; Moistening the surface Conclusion; References; ; Surface treatment of concrete and adherence; Types of surface treatments for concrete; Evaluation of adherence; Influence of concrete surface characteristics Conclusion; References; ; Conclusions and perspectives
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 620.136; Concrete construction; Surfaces (Technology); Materials
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781498704892
• Related ISBNs: 9781498704885
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