"Corrosion And Protection Of Reinforced Concrete | Civil Engineering

Reinforced concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world and extended performance is rightly expected. Many structures are in aggressive environments of critical importance and may be irreplaceable so repair and protection are vital. This book surveys deterioration of concrete particularly corrosion of the steel reinforcement and the various chemical biological physical and mechanical causes of deterioration. It outlines condition survey and diagnosis techniques by on-site and laboratory measurements. It sets out mechanical methods of protection and repair such as patching inhibitors coatings penetrants and structural strengthening as well as cathodic protection and other electrochemical methods. This book also gives guidance on preventative measures including concrete technology and construction considerations coatings and penetrants alternate reinforcement permanent corrosion monitoring and durability planning aspects. Asset managers port engineers bridge maintenance managers building managers heritage structure engineers plant engineers consulting engineers architects specialist contractors and construction material suppliers who have the task of resolving problems of corrosion of steel reinforced concrete elements will find this book an extremely useful resource. It will also be a valuable reference for students at postgraduate level. Authors The late Professor Brian Cherry of Monash University Melbourne Australia was one of the world’s leading corrosion science and engineering educators and researchers. Warren Green of Vinsi Partners Sydney Australia is a corrosion engineer and materials scientist. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor. |Corrosion and Protection of Reinforced Concrete | Civil Engineering