Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated-Problem Analysis, Repair Strategy, Techniques

摘要

In the present day context, repair and rehabilitation of distressed concrete structures has become a separate and important activity for the construction industry. Considerable R&D works arc being carried out worldwide in developing methodologies and instruments for investigation, and materials and techniques for rehabilitation of distressed concrete structures.The book on "Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated - Problem Analysis, Repair Strategy, Techniques" fulfills and need in a unique way to those interested and involved in repair and rehabilitation of reinforced and prestressed concrete buildings and other structures The book has been divided into five major parts, which cover (1) Concrete Behaviour, (2) Concrete Evaluation, (3) Surface Repair, (4) Strengthening and Stabilization, (5) Protection. Each part has several sections and subsections, practically dealing with all the problems associated with concrete deterioration and its repair.