Damage to Concrete Structures

Damage to Concrete StructuresOffering a logical flow, the chapters are ordered according to the chronological timing of the actions leading to concrete damage. The author explains the different actions or mechanisms in a fundamental manner, without too many physical or chemical details, to provide greater clarity and readability. The book describes the different causes of damage to concrete, including inappropriate design, errors during execution, mechanisms occurring during hardening of concrete, and actions or degradation mechanisms during service life (hardened concrete).

Durability and service life
Introduction
Durability and service life
Strategies and cost
Durable concrete
Practical durability approach
More advanced durability design
References

Inappropriate design
Introduction
Inappropriate dimensions and detailing
Wrong estimation of loading
Inappropriate estimation of creep effects
Inappropriate mix design
References

Errors during casting
Introduction
Errors during proportioning
Inappropriate mixing
Aggressive substances within the mix
Wrong placement of reinforcement
Bad compaction and other problems during casting
Problems with formworks
Damage in plastic stage
References

Actions during hardening
Introduction
Autogenous shrinkage
Drying shrinkage
Thermal shrinkage
References

Actions during service
Mechanical actions
Physical actions
Chemical actions
Reinforcement corrosion
References

Index