Concrete petrography: an introductory guide for the non-specialist

Technical Report 71

Concrete Society, 2010
Concrete petrography: an introductory guide for the non-specialist Download document

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Current

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Civil & Structural Supplement

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Technical Report

Abstract

Explains the purpose of petrography for assessing the quality, workmanship, durability and defects in concrete, detailing specific techniques and specimen preparation. Aimed at non-specialists, to provide an overview of commissioning, conducting and interpreting the test results and includes illustrative case studies.

History

A cement and concrete industry publication. Report of a Concrete Society Working Party. CCIP-052. CCIP Publications are produced by The Concrete Society on behalf of the Cement and Concrete Industry Publications Forum - an industry initiative to publish technical guidance in support of concrete design and construction.

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9781904482611

Subjects

  • Building systems/frame
  • Building structure
  • Concrete building systems/frame

Publisher History

For more than 30 years, The Concrete Society has been publishing technical reports and advice notes to serve the needs of clients, architects, engineers, specifiers, suppliers, contractors and users of concrete.

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