Corrosion Of Reinforcement In Concrete Construction (Special Publications) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 085404731X ISBN 13: 9780854047314

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, 1996

Synopsis

The corrosion of reinforcement in concrete is the single most important cause of concrete structures needing repair. In the UK alone, it is estimated that repairs to damaged concrete cost over ú500 million each year. Furthermore, inherited problems of corrosion in existing concrete structures are likely to increase as we approach the 21st century. Significant progress has been made in recent years in the early detection of corrosion problems and in cost-effective preventative measures. The high quality of research in Corrosion of Reinforcement in Concrete Construction reflects the worldwide growth of interest in this subject. The topics covered embrace virtually all aspects of steel corrosion in concrete and its control. In particular, it covers the following themes: Corrosion mechanisms; monitoring methods; performance and durability of various concretes; practical aspects of remedial and preventative methods; electrochemical rehabilitation techniques; coatings and treatments for corrosion inhibition; the economics of corrosion prevention; case studies and long-term durability investigations. This key book represents a compilation of the latest knowledge in this rapidly developing field, and highlights areas for further research. It will serve as an essential source of reference both for the research community and for practising engineers.

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Review

"...Practitioners and researchers will find this volume a worthwhile addition to their library, and it can be recommended." * Chemistry & Industry 3 March 1997 *

Synopsis

The corrosion of reinforcement in concrete is an important cause of concrete structures needing repair. In the UK alone it is estimated that repairs to damaged concrete cost over #500 million each year. Significant progress has been made in recent years in the early detection of corrosion problems, and in cost effective preventative measures. The topics covered in this book embrace virtually all aspects of steel corrosion in concrete and its control. In particular it covers the following themes: corrosion mechanisms; monitoring methods; performance and durability of various concretes; practical aspects of remedial and preventative methods; electrochemical rehabilitation techniques; coatings and treatments for corrosion inhibition; the economics of corrosion prevention; case studies and long-term durability investigations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 085404731X
• ISBN 13: 9780854047314
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 675
• Editor: Page C L, Bamforth P B, Figg J W