Fundamentals of Durable Reinforced Concrete

This new edition of Fundamentals of Durable Reinforced Concrete emphasizes sustainability and carbon neutrality through performance-based methodologies. It covers global approaches to managing durability, physical and chemical phenomena, mathematical modeling, and good practice guidance. It also examines the holistic approach to durability and significant aspects of traditional and new cementitious systems, as well as the full range of threats to durability. The book is a valuable reference for specifiers, researchers, and undergraduate students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 390 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking new edition delves into the core principles of concrete durability, placing a strong emphasis on sustainability and carbon neutrality through performance-based methodologies. It provides a comprehensive global perspective on managing durability, encompassing both prescriptive and performance-oriented approaches. By elucidating the intricate interplay between the various factors influencing durability and sustainability, the book offers guidance on achieving a harmonious balance between these two critical aspects.

To support this endeavor, the text delves into the physical and chemical phenomena at play, employing mathematical modelling and physical testing to determine key performance parameters. Additionally, it provides current best practices and guidelines for achieving durable and sustainable outcomes.

In addition to its core content, the book includes new chapters and sections that explore the holistic approach to durability and significant aspects of traditional and new cementitious systems. It comprehensively addresses a wide range of durability threats, including reinforcement corrosion, carbonation, chloride ingress, freeze-thaw effects, sulfate attack, acid and seawater attack, alkali-aggregate reaction, cracking, abrasion, erosion, cavitation, and weathering.

The book serves as a valuable resource for specifiers, researchers, and undergraduate students alike, offering a comprehensive framework for specification through internationally adopted codes and standards. It also provides a state-of-the-art review of mathematical modelling of deterioration mechanisms and current directions in test methods for performance-based specifications. By presenting the latest advancements in the field, Fundamentals of Durable Reinforced Concrete empowers professionals to design and construct concrete structures that are resilient, sustainable, and environmentally responsible.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032199054
Edition number: 2 ed