The Repair of Concrete Structures

This practical and comprehensive book enables the engineer to diagnose the cause of a fault, choose the appropriate remedial technique and ensure that the repair work is completed satisfactorily. It will be of value to all those who need to commission, supervise or carry out repairs to concrete structures.

Autorentext
R. T. L Allen, S.C. Edwards and J.D.N Shaw

Klappentext

An updated guide to the materials and methods of concrete repair, which aims to incorporate significant developments, improvements and changes that have taken place over the last few years in the fields of structural engineering and materials.

Inhalt

Damage occurring during construction - R T L Allen. Investigation and diagnosis - R T L Allen. Cement and aggregates - G F Masson and R T L Allen. Polymers for concrete repair - J D N Shaw. Repairs to cracked concrete - R T L Allen and S C Edwards. Spalled concrete: hand-applied repairs - R T L Allen. Sprayed concrete - W B Long. Large-volume repairs - R T L Allen. Leak sealing - S C Edwards. Surface coatings - S C Edwards. Underwater repair - R D Browne, A McLeish and P R Robery. Repair of concrete floors - E Mold. Appendix. Index.