Concrete : building pathology / edited by Susan Macdonald ; foreword by David Watt & Peter Swallow.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Macdonald, Susan, 1961-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Concrete.

Concrete construction--Deterioration.

Concrete construction.

Concrete construction--Maintenance and repair.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 309 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Blackwell Science, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Introduction

Key developments in the history of concrete construction and the implications for remediation and repair

Structural appraisal

The identification and assessment of defects, damage and decay

Repairing and damaged concrete

Maintenance of concrete buildings and structures

Concrete in the future

Repair, remediation and maintenance in practice (case studies).

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786610213566

9781280213564

1280213566

9780470708347

0470708344

9780470773659

0470773650

9781405147538

1405147539

OCLC:

214281468