Management of Deteriorating Concrete Structures

ISBN-13: 9780415435451 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 344 str.

Somerville Geor; G. Somerville

Opis

This authoritative new book draws together deterioration and repair/remediation with practical asset management, giving solid practical guidance on assessment and outlining when and how to act.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. Feedback and Perspective on Deterioration  3. Management and Maintenance Systems  4. Defects, Deterioration Mechanisms and Diagnosis  5. Structural Assessment  6. Repair and Remedial Options  7. Implications for Service Life Design of New Construction  8. Future Developments

O autorze

George Somerville is a consultant, chairman of UKCARES, and a visiting professor at Imperial College, London. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineers, the Institutions of Civil and Structural Engineers, and an Honorary Member of the American Concrete Institute. He was formerly Director of Engineering at the British Cement Association and Director of Research at the Cement and Concrete Association.