Damage to concrete structures. (©2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Geert De Schutter.
• Other Names: De Schutter, Geert
• Contents: Durability and service life; Introduction; Durability and service life; Strategies and cost; Durable concrete; Practical durability approach; More advanced durability design; References; ; Inappropriate design; Introduction; Inappropriate dimensions and detailing; Wrong estimation of loading; Inappropriate estimation of creep effects; Inappropriate mix design; References; ; Errors during casting; Introduction; Errors during proportioning; Inappropriate mixing; Aggressive substances within the mix; Wrong placement of reinforcement; Bad compaction and other problems during casting; Problems with formworks; Damage in plastic stage; References; ; Actions during hardening ; Introduction; Autogenous shrinkage; Drying shrinkage; Thermal shrinkage; References; ; Actions during service ; Mechanical actions; Physical actions; Chemical actions; Reinforcement corrosion; References; ; Index
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis
• Publication Date: 2013
• Copyright Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (xix, 189 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 624.1834; Concrete construction; Building failures -- Prevention; Concrete -- Testing; Building failures -- Prevention; Concrete construction; Concrete -- Testing; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780203834442; 0203834445
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.