Repair and maintenance of reinforced concrete
Report BR 254
Document Status
Archived
Supplement
Building Supplement
Series
Report
Abstract
Provides prescriptive advice for engineers on the repair and maintenance of reinforced concrete structures damaged by reinforcement corrosion. It covers: i. the mechanisms of corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete, ii. the diagnosis of deterioration in concrete structures, including the planning and interpretation of defect investigations, iii. some of the options for repair, each with its prognosis for future service life and maintenance requirements, iv. the types of materials used to repair the damage and protect against future deterioration, and v. preventive maintenance. The deterioration mechanisms described and most available repair options apply, in principle, to all forms of concrete with embedded steel reinforcement. This report is primarily aimed at non-prestressed reinforced concrete.
Author
Currie, R. J. and Robery, P. C.
History
Included in BRE Report 469 - Non traditional houses. Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.
ISBN
9780851256238
Subjects
- In situ concrete/cement
- Materials
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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