Maintenance, Repair, Rehabilitation, and Retrofitting of Structures
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.
- 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