Guide to Concrete Repair

Guide to Concrete Repair
Author: Glenn Smoak
Publisher: The Minerva Group, Inc.
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2002-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780894991707

This manual was prepared for the Bureau of Reclamation of the United States Department of the Interior. It discusses the Bureau of Reclamation's methodology for concrete repair, addresses the more common causes of damage to concrete, and identifies the methods and materials most successful in repairing concrete damage. This guide contains the expertise of numerous individuals who have directly assisted the author on many concrete repair projects or freely shared their concrete repair knowledge whenever requested.

Handbook of Polymer-Modified Concrete and Mortars

Handbook of Polymer-Modified Concrete and Mortars
Author: Yoshihiko Ohama
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 247
Release: 1995-12-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0815517696

Mortar and concrete made with portland cement has been a popular construction material in the world for the past 170 years or more. However, cement mortar and concrete have some disadvantages such as delayed hardening, low tensile strength, large drying shrinkage and low chemical resistance. To reduce these disadvantages, polymers have been utilized as an additive.Polymer-modified or polymer cement mortar (PCM) and concrete (PCC) are the materials which are made by partially replacing the cement hydrate binders of conventional cement mortar or concrete, with polymers. This book deals with the principles of polymer modification for cement composites, the process technology, properties and applications of the polymer-modified mortar and concrete, and special polymer-modified systems such as M DF cement, antiwashout underwater concrete, polymer-ferrocement, and artificial I wood.The polymeric admixtures or cement modifiers include latexes or emulsions, redispersible polymer powders, water-soluble polymers, liquid resins and monomers.This book describes the current knowledge and information of polymer-modified mortars and concretes, and discusses or reviews the following items in detail:1. Principles of polymer modification for cement composites.2. Process technology of polymer-modified mortars and concretes.3. Properties of polymer-modified mortars and concretes.4. Applications of polymer-modified mortars and concretes.5. Special polymer-modified systems such as MDF cements, antiwashout underwater concretes, polymer-ferrocements, and artificial woods.

Concrete Construction Engineering Handbook

Concrete Construction Engineering Handbook
Author: Edward G. Nawy
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1586
Release: 2008-06-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420007653

The Concrete Construction Engineering Handbook, Second Edition provides in depth coverage of concrete construction engineering and technology. It features state-of-the-art discussions on what design engineers and constructors need to know about concrete, focusing on - The latest advances in engineered concrete materials Reinforced concrete construction Specialized construction techniques Design recommendations for high performance With the newly revised edition of this essential handbook, designers, constructors, educators, and field personnel will learn how to produce the best and most durably engineered constructed facilities.

Long-term Performance of Polymer Concrete for Bridge Decks

Long-term Performance of Polymer Concrete for Bridge Decks
Author: David W. Fowler
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309143543

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 423: Long-Term Performance of Polymer Concrete for Bridge Decks addresses a number of topics related to thin polymer overlays (TPOs). Those topics include previous research, specifications, and procedures on TPOs; performance of TPOs based on field applications; the primary factors that influence TPO performance; current construction guidelines for TPOs related to surface preparation, mixing and placement, consolidation, finishing, and curing; repair procedures; factors that influence the performance of overlays, including life-cycle cost, benefits and costs, bridge deck condition, service life extension, and performance; and successes and failures of TPOs, including reasons for both.

Polymers in Concrete

Polymers in Concrete
Author: Y. Ohama
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 574
Release: 1997-04-10
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780419223306

Papers from international experts from 13 countries. Coverage includes, new developments in the theory and practice of polymer composites, studies of their performance, manufacturing techniques and the material selection process.

Polymers in Concrete

Polymers in Concrete
Author: José Aguiar
Publisher: Trans Tech Publications Ltd
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2011-01-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3038134929

Special Topic Volume with Invited Peer Reviewed Papers only Special topic volume with invited peer reviewed papers only.

Failure, Distress and Repair of Concrete Structures

Failure, Distress and Repair of Concrete Structures
Author: Norb Delatte
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2009-10-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845697030

Understanding and recognising failure mechanisms in concrete is a fundamental pre-requisite to determining the type of repair, or whether a repair is feasible. This title provides a review of concrete deterioration and damage, as well as looking at the problem of defects in concrete. It also discusses condition assessment and repair techniques.Part one discusses failure mechanisms in concrete and covers topics such as causes and mechanisms of deterioration in reinforced concrete, types of damage in concrete structures, types and causes of cracking and condition assessment of concrete structures. Part two reviews the repair of concrete structures with coverage of themes such as standards and guidelines for repairing concrete structures, methods of crack repair, repair materials, bonded concrete overlays, repairing and retrofitting concrete structures with fiber-reinforced polymers, patching deteriorated concrete structures and durability of repaired concrete.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Failure and repair of concrete structures is a standard reference for civil engineers, architects and anyone working in the construction sector, as well as those concerned with ensuring the safety of concrete structures. - Provides a review of concrete deterioration and damage - Discusses condition assessment and repair techniques, standards and guidelines