Concrete
Building Pathology
Published on 8. May 2008
328 pages
978-1-4051-4753-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book deals with the diagnosis, prognosis and repair issuesassociated with concrete buildings.
Since the patenting and subsequent large-scale manufacture ofmodern cement, in the nineteenth century, concrete has become oneof the most widely used construction materials in the world. Thoseconcerned with building pathology now need to understand problemsspecifically related to concrete and to identify appropriatemethods of repair and remediation.
This book brings together experts in the history, defectdiagnosis, remediation and maintenance of concrete. It includescase studies from around the world to illustrate the various repairmethods available.
It will provide an invaluable guide for architects, buildingsurveyors, structural engineers and specialist contractors as wellas students of building pathology and conservation.
Reviews / Votes
'The book effectively brings together relevant information on thediagnosis, prognosis, and repair of concrete buildings andstructures, and should form mandatory reading for students andpractitioners involved in the architectural conservation ofconcrete buildings and structures.' Journal of Architectural Conservation, July 2004More details
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S. Macdonald
Concrete - Building Pathology
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02/2008
Wiley
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11/2002
1st Edition
Wiley
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Person
Susan Macdonald is the editor of Concrete: Building Pathology, published by Wiley.
Content
Introduction; Key developments in the history of concrete construction and the implications for remediation and repair; Structural appraisal; Defects, damage and decay; Repairing damaged concrete; Maintenance; Concrete in the future; Repair, remediation and maintenance in practice - case studies; Appendix:useful addresses; Glossary.
