This book reviews the processes of deterioration of concrete structures and classical and standard test methods. Part One discusses deterioration of reinforced concrete and testing problems with chapters on topics such as key issues in the non-destructive testing of concrete structures, when to use non-destructive testing of reinforced concrete structures, deterioration processes in reinforced concrete, modeling ageing and corrosion processes in reinforced concrete structures, components in concrete and their impact on quality, and predicting the service life of reinforced concrete structures. Part Two reviews classical and standard testing methods including microscopic examination of deteriorated concrete, the analysis of solid components and their ratios in reinforced concrete structures, the determination of chlorides in concrete structures, and investigating the original water content of reinforced concrete structures. This volume will be a standard reference for civil and structural engineers as well as those concerned with making decisions regarding the safety of reinforced concrete structures.
Content:
Front Matter
• Preface
• Table of Contents
•Part I. Deterioration of Reinforced Concrete and Testing Problems 1. Introduction: Key Issues in the Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete Structures
2. When to Use Non-Destructive Testing of Reinforced Concrete Structures: An Overview
3. Deterioration Processes in Reinforced Concrete: An Overview
4. Modelling of Ageing and Corrosion Processes in Reinforced Concrete Structures
5. Components in Concrete and Their Impact on Quality: An Overview
6. The Role and Tools of Lifetime Management of Civil Concrete Structures
•Part II. Conventional/Standard Testing Methods for Concrete 7. Conventional/Standard Testing Methods for Concrete: An Overview
8. Microscopic Examination of Deteriorated Concrete
9. Analysis of Solid Components and Their Ratios in Reinforced Concrete Structures
10. Determination of Chlorides in Concrete Structures
11. Investigating the Original Water Content of Concrete
Index
