Durability and service life: Introduction. Durability and service life. Strategies and cost. Durable concrete. Practical durability approach. More advanced durability design. References. Inappropriate design: Introduction. Inappropriate dimensions and detailing. Wrong estimation of loading. Inappropriate estimation of creep effects. Inappropriate mix design. References. Errors during casting: Introduction. Errors during proportioning. Inappropriate mixing. Aggressive substances within the mix. Wrong placement of reinforcement. Bad compaction and other problems during casting. Problems with formworks. Damage in plastic stage. References. Actions during hardening: Introduction. Autogenous shrinkage. Drying shrinkage. Thermal shrinkage. References. Actions during service: Mechanical actions. Physical actions. Chemical actions. Reinforcement corrosion. References. Index.
Geert De Schutter is a full professor at Ghent University, Belgium. He is currently conducting research in the field of concrete technology at the Magnel Laboratory for Concrete Research, Department of Structural Engineering. He has won several national and international awards including the Vreedenburgh Award in 1998 and the prestigious international RILEM Robert L’Hermite Medal in 2001. In 2009, he co-authored the textbook Self-Compacting Concrete. Since February 2009, Professor De Schutter has served as RILEM’s director of development.
"The book is a good overview to the topic area and well suited as
an introductory level reference."
—Ronald G. Burg, P.E., American Concrete Institute"... very
interesting and comprehensive for under- and post-graduate
students, researchers, designers, consultants and practitioners in
the concrete industry."
—Mohammed Sonebi, SPACE, Queen’s University Belfast, Northern
Ireland, UK"Not only is Damage to Concrete Structures up to date
with its coverage of the topic, it is also unique in that it
addresses a wide range of subjects that influence the performance
of concrete structures in service. As a result, it encompasses many
aspects of concrete construction beyond the typical materials and
structural design courses taught in universities, including
informative material that is rarely detailed in
textbooks—especially the chapters on Inappropriate Design and
Errors during Casting. It should therefore be a valuable resource
for students as they need to be knowledgeable in all the important
issues that can affect the successful achievement of concrete
structures that will be durable and therefore more
sustainable."
— From the Foreword by Professor R. Douglas Hooton, NSERC/CAC
Industrial Research Chair in Concrete Durability and
Sustainability, University of Toronto, Canada
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