Portland Cement Concrete Resurfacing

Portland Cement Concrete Resurfacing
Author: Kenneth H. McGhee
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1994
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780309056625

This synthesis report will be of special interest to pavement designers, materials engineers, and others seeking information on portland cement concrete resurfacings (overlays) placed over both portland and asphalt cement concrete pavements. Information is presented on the various practices in use for the design, material selection, and construction techniques associated with each pavement type. Additional information is provided on resurfacing experience and performance, including an Appendix cataloging more than 700 existing resurfacing projects in North America. Transportation agencies in the United States are continuing to develop pavement management systems which take an objective and structured approach to life-cycle cost analysis requirements for pavement rehabilitation project analysis. This report of the Transportation Research Board also discusses the considerations involved in the selection of technically feasible resurfacing alternatives. Based on the longitudinal experience of 375 resurfacing projects that were cataloged in 1982 and the more than 700 projects identified in 1993, much useful information on the performance characteristics of portland cement concrete resurfacing is presented.

Concrete Floors and Moisture

Concrete Floors and Moisture
Author: Howard M. Kanare
Publisher: Portland Cement Assn
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780893122652

Unwanted moisture in concrete floors causes millions of dollars in damage to buildings annually in the United States and Canada. Problems from excessive moisture include deterioration and debonding of floor coverings, trip-and-fall hazards, microbial gowth leading to reduced indoor air quality, staining and deterioration of building finishes. Understanding moisture in concrete leads to design of floors and flooring systems that provide excellent service for many years. This book discusses sources of moisture, drying of concrete, methods of measuring moisture, construction practices, specifications, and responsibilities for successful floor projects.

Water Systems Management Workshop

Water Systems Management Workshop
Author: Engineering and Research Center (U.S.) Division of Operation and Maintenance Technical Services
Publisher:
Total Pages: 760
Release: 1979
Genre: Hydraulic engineering
ISBN:

Using Existing Pavement in Place and Achieving Long Life

Using Existing Pavement in Place and Achieving Long Life
Author: Newton Jackson, Jason Puccinelli, and Joe Mahoney
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 300
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 0309274087

This report from the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2), which is administered by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, focuses on improving the ability of highway agencies to design and construct long-lasting highway projects with minimal disruption to the traveling public.

Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated

Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated
Author: Peter H. Emmons
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 314
Release: 1992-12-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0876292864

From parking garages to roads and bridges, to structural concrete, this comprehensive book describes the causes, effects and remedies for concrete wear and failure. Hundreds of clear illustrations show users how to analyze, repair, clean and maintain concrete structures for optimal performance and cost effectiveness. This book is an invaluable reference for planning jobs, selecting materials, and training employees. With information organized in all-inclusive units for easy reference, this book is ideal for concrete specialists, general contractors, facility managers, civil and structural engineers, and architects.

Engineering and Design

Engineering and Design
Author: Us Army Corps Of Engineers
Publisher: Military Bookshop
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1995-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781780397603

This manual provides guidance on evaluating the condition of the concrete in a structure, relating the condition of the concrete to the underlying cause or causes of that condition, selecting an appropriate repair material and method for any deficiency found, and using the selected materials and methods to repair or rehabilitate the structure. Guidance is also included on maintenance of concrete and on preparation of concrete investigation reports for repair and rehabilitation projects. Considerations for certain specialized types of rehabilitation projects are also given.