Guidelines for Inspection and Acceptance of Stainless Steel Reinforcement on the Contract Site

Guidelines for Inspection and Acceptance of Stainless Steel Reinforcement on the Contract Site
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2001
Genre: Building materials
ISBN:

Stainless steel reinforcing bars are used in concrete construction when corrosion resistance is of primary concern, especially in structures that are inaccessible for future maintenance such as high-traffic bridges. This document outlines the specification requirements for stainless steel reinforcement used in Ontario Ministry of Transportation contracts and presents guidance on inspection of reinforcing bars for acceptance at the contract site. Topics discussed include provision of mill certificates, bar markings and appearance, surface contamination, and mechanical defects. Photos of acceptable & unacceptable bars are provided to aid in inspection.

Corrosion Protection of Reinforcing Steels

Corrosion Protection of Reinforcing Steels
Author: fib Fédération internationale du béton
Publisher: fib Fédération internationale du béton
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 2883940894

It has long been recognised that corrosion of steel is extremely costly and affects many industry sectors, including concrete construction. The cost of corrosion of steel reinforcement within concrete is estimated at many billions of dollars worldwide. The corrosion of steel reinforcement represents a deterioration of the steel which in turn detrimentally affects its performance and therefore that of the concrete element within which it has been cast. A great amount of work has been undertaken over the years concerning the prevention of corrosion of steel, including the application of coatings, which has included the study of the process of corrosion itself, the properties of reinforcing steels and their resistance to corrosion as well as the design of structures and the construction process. The objective of fib Bulletin 49 is to provide readers with an appreciation of the principles of corrosion of reinforcing steel embedded in concrete and to describe the behaviour of particular steels and their coatings as used to combat the effects of such corrosion. These include galvanised reinforcement, epoxy coated reinforcement, and stainless reinforcing steel. It also provides information on the relative costs of the materials and products which it covers. It does not deal with structure design or the process of construction or with the post-construction phase of structure management including repair. It is hoped that it will nevertheless increase the understanding of readers in the process of corrosion of reinforcing steels and the ability of key materials and processes to reduce its harmful effects.

Construction Materials Reference Book

Construction Materials Reference Book
Author: David Doran
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 768
Release: 2013-07-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1135139210

This book is the definitive reference source for professionals involved in the conception, design and specification stages of a construction project. The theory and practical aspects of each material is covered, with an emphasis being placed on properties and appropriate use, enabling broader, deeper understanding of each material leading to greater confidence in their application. Containing fifty chapters written by subject specialists, Construction Materials Reference Book covers the wide range of materials that are encountered in the construction process, from traditional materials such as stone through masonry and steel to advanced plastics and composites. With increased significance being placed on broader environmental issues, issues of whole life cost and sustainability are covered, along with health and safety aspects of both use and installation.

Guide to the Use of Materials in Waters

Guide to the Use of Materials in Waters
Author: Michael Davies
Publisher: Nace International
Total Pages: 630
Release: 2003
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Davies and Scott, directors of an international corrosion consulting company, cover all construction materials used in potable and freshwaters, seawater, and industrial water in this reference for engineers, managers, plant operators, and inspectors involved in materials decisions, corrosion prevent

AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Guide Specifications for GFRP-reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks and Traffic Railings

AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Guide Specifications for GFRP-reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks and Traffic Railings
Author:
Publisher: AASHTO
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2009
Genre: Bridge railings
ISBN: 1560514582

Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) materials have emerged as an alternative material for producing reinforcing bars for concrete structures. GFRP reinforcing bars offer advantages over steel reinforcement due to their noncorrosive nature and nonconductive behavior. Due to other differences in the physical and mechanical behavior of GFRP materials as opposed to steel, unique guidance on the engineering and construction of concrete bridge decks reinforced with GFRP bars is needed. These guide specifications offer a description of the unique material properties of GFRP composite materials as well as provisions for the design and construction of concrete bridge decks and railings reinforced with GFRP reinforcing bars.

Concrete Structure Management - Guide to Ownership and Good Practice

Concrete Structure Management - Guide to Ownership and Good Practice
Author: fib Fédération internationale du béton
Publisher: fib Fédération internationale du béton
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 2883940843

Construction projects are undertaken to meet a variety of business, service and aspirational objectives and needs. The success of a building or an element of infrastructure depends on how well it meets the owner's needs and interests or those of the users. Recent changes in owner attitudes to construction are reflected in an increasing interest in through-life costs, i.e. not only the capital costs of construction but also the operational costs associated with a structure's functional performance for a defined life span. The owner can greatly improve the likelihood of achieving the value they seek from the facility by being intimately and effectively involved in the definition of performance requirements at the start of the construction procurement process. The objective of fib Bulletin 44 is to provide guidance to owners of concrete structures on: the management of their concrete structures (buildings and infrastructure) as part of their business goals or the service objectives of their organization; best practice in the management of concrete structures; their responsibilities with respect to the management of their concrete structures; the wider context and issues of service life design; information and direction needed by the supporting professional team of architects, engineers, specifiers, contractors and others. This Guide also provides background information on topics such as deterioration processes and technical procedures used for the management of concrete structures, including reference to international standards for the protection and repair of concrete structures. These activities are illustrated by application examples/case histories and by a section addressing frequently asked questions. A brief review is made of some potential future developments.

Structural Concrete, Volume 3

Structural Concrete, Volume 3
Author: fib Fédération internationale du béton
Publisher: fib Fédération internationale du béton
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2010
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 2883940932

The second edition of the Structural Concrete Textbook is an extensive revision that reflects advances in knowledge and technology over the past decade. It was prepared in the intermediate period from the CEP-FIP Model Code 1990 (MC90) tofib Model Code 2010 (MC2010), and as such incorporates a significant amount of information that has been already finalized for MC2010, while keeping some material from MC90 that was not yet modified considerably. The objective of the Textbook is to give detailed information on a wide range of concrete engineering from selection of appropriate structural system and also materials, through design and execution and finally behaviour in use. The revised fib Structural Concrete Textbook covers the following main topics: phases of design process, conceptual design, short and long term properties of conventional concrete (including creep, shrinkage, fatigue and temperature influences), special types of concretes (such as self compacting concrete, architectural concrete, fibre reinforced concrete, high and ultra high performance concrete), properties of reinforcing and prestressing materials, bond, tension stiffening, moment-curvature, confining effect, dowel action, aggregate interlock; structural analysis (with or without time dependent effects), definition of limit states, control of cracking and deformations, design for moment, shear or torsion, buckling, fatigue, anchorages, splices, detailing; design for durability (including service life design aspects, deterioration mechanisms, modelling of deterioration mechanisms, environmental influences, influences of design and execution on durability); fire design (including changes in material and structural properties, spalling, degree of deterioration), member design (linear members and slabs with reinforcement layout, deep beams); management, assessment, maintenance, repair (including, conservation strategies, risk management, types of interventions) as well as aspects of execution (quality assurance), formwork and curing. The updated Textbook provides the basics of material and structural behaviour and the fundamental knowledge needed for the design, assessment or retrofitting of concrete structures. It will be essential reading material for graduate students in the field of structural concrete, and also assist designers and consultants in understanding the background to the rules they apply in their practice. Furthermore, it should prove particularly valuable to users of the new editions of Eurocode 2 for concrete buildings, bridges and container structures, which are based only partly on MC90 and partly on more recent knowledge which was not included in the 1999 edition of the Textbook.

Bridge Management 4

Bridge Management 4
Author: M. J. Ryall
Publisher: Thomas Telford
Total Pages: 834
Release: 2000
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780727728548

These proceedings are from The Fourth International Conference on Bridge Management that consolidated the best and, more importantly, up-to-date research conducted in the field of bridge management. Since the first conference in 1990 the scientific art of bridge management has advanced at an astonishing rate. There has been a change from a curative to a preventative approach to bridge management, promising an increased longevity for the next generation of bridges and reduced whole-life costs, and practical and economical solutions have been found for some recurring problems.