Maintenance, Repair, Rehabilitation, and Retrofitting of Structures

Dr. G. Nandini Devi

ISBN: 9789390581542

912 pages

Description

Reinforced concrete structures have always been the first choice for the construction industry world over. This composite material has proved its robustness and versatility beyond doubts. However, these structures are subjected to constant deterioration due to effects of ageing, inadequate maintenance, severe environmental exposure, penetration of catalystic agencies such as moisture, gases like CO2 and oxygen, chloride ions, industrial pollutants, abuse (overused and misused), etc. This deterioration needs to be timely arrested before it leads to irreversible damage making it imperative to repair and upgrade (retrofit/strengthening) the current stock of deteriorated and deficient structures.

About the Author

G. Nandini Devi has over 17 years of teaching and research experience in Engineering College. She is Editorial Board Member for 12 international journals and has 38 publications in both international and national journals (few were cited). She is a recognized supervisor of Anna University, Chennai. She is a Life member of ISTE, IEI. Her area of research is structural response of concrete structures, earthquake resistant structures and FRP composites in structures.

Table of Contents

Book Review

Maintenance and Repair Strategies
Deterioration Causes, Inspection and Assessment of Structures
Quality Assurances for Concrete Construction
Serviceability and Durability of Concrete
Corrosion
Special Mortar and Concretes
Shoring and Underpinnin
Materials, Techniques for Repair and Protection Methods
Techniques for Restoration and Retrofitting of Structures
Repair Techniques for Structures Damaged During Earthquake
Underwater Repair Materials and Techniques
Demolition Techniques
Structural Health Monitoring
Non-destructive Testing of Concrete
Index