Concrete Building Pathology

ISBN-13: 9780632052516 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 328 str.

Susan MacDonald

Opis

This book deals with the diagnosis, prognosis and repair issues associated with concrete buildings. Since the patenting and subsequent large-scale manufacture of modern cement, in the nineteenth century, concrete has become one of the most widely used construction materials in the world. Those concerned with building pathology now need to understand problems specifically related to concrete and to identify appropriate methods of repair and remediation. This book brings together experts in the history, defect diagnosis, remediation and maintenance of concrete. It includes case studies from around the world to illustrate the various repair methods available. It will provide an invaluable guide for architects, building surveyors, structural engineers and specialist contractors as well as students of building pathology and conservation.

Recenzje

′The book effectively brings together relevant information on the diagnosis, prognosis, and repair of concrete buildings and structures, and should form mandatory reading for students and practitioners involved in the architectural conservation of concrete buildings and structures.′

Journal of Architectural Conservation, July 2004

Spis treści

Introduction; Key developments in the history of concrete construction and the implications for remediation and repair; Structural appraisal; Defects, damage and decay; Repairing damaged concrete; Maintenance; Concrete in the future; Repair, remediation and maintenance in practice – case studies; Appendix:useful addresses; Glossary.

Blurb

Although there are a multitude of books on most aspects of concrete, no single book provides the non–specialist construction professional with practical, independent advice on the repair of concrete structures. This book outlines the development of concrete, its use in building construction, describes the typical decay mechanisms and how these are manifest, and outlines suitable methods of investigation for determining the most appropriate repair method.