Concrete Durability is a comprehensive, practical guide for engineers involved in designing concrete structures of all types. Featuring contributions from leading practitioners and academics in the field, it combines a thorough but accessible exposition of the principles of durable concrete design with a practical, hands-on approach to its application in construction projects.
Foreword
List Of Contributors
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Pore Structure and Transport Processes
Chapter 3 : Physical Deterioration Mechanisms
Chapter 4 : Deterioration Mechanisms – Chemical
Chapter 5 : Durability Performance Tests
Chapter 6 : Modelling and Predicting Effects Of Deterioration Mechanisms
Chapter 7 : Materials Selection for Improved Durability Performance
Chapter 8 : Construction Processes Improved Durability
Chapter 9 : Design Aspects That Can Reduce Risks From Deterioration Mechanisms
Chapter 10 : Case Studies : Durability Problems, Repair Strategies Or Proper Consideration to Durability Design?
Chapter 11 : Repair Methods
Chapter 12 : Issues Related to Performancebased Specifications for Concrete
Chapter 13 : Advances in Durability Design and Performance-Based Specification
Index
