Concrete permeability and durability performance : from theory to field applications /: from theory to field applications. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Roberto J. Torrent, Rui D. Neves, Kei-ichi Imamoto.
• Authors: Torrent, R; Neves, Rui D; Imamoto, Keiichi, 1966-
• Contents: 1. Durability Performance of Concrete Structures; 2. Permeability as Key Concrete Property; 3. Theory: Concrete Microstructure and Transport of Matter; 4. Test Methods to Measure Permeability of Concrete; 5. ‘Torrent’ NDT Method for Coefficient of Air-Permeability; 6. Effect of Key Technological Factors on Concrete Permeability; 7. Why Durability Needs to be Assessed on Site?; 8. Why Air-Permeability kT as Durability Indicator?; 9. Service Life Assessment Based on Site Permeability Tests; 10. The Role of Permeability on Explosive Spalling Under Fire; 11. Real Cases of kT Test Applications on Site; 12. Epilogue: The Future; Appendix A. Transport Test Methods Other Than Permeability; Appendix B. Model Standard for Measuring the Coefficient of Air-Permeability kT of Hardened Concrete
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 620.1360287; Concrete -- Testing; Concrete -- Permeability; Concrete -- Deterioration; Concrete -- Service life
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780429012914; 9780429012921; 9780429505652
• Related ISBNs: 9781138584884
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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