Mechanisms of Chemical Degradation of Cement-based Systems

Hardback

Main Details

Title Mechanisms of Chemical Degradation of Cement-based Systems
Authors and Contributors      Edited by K. L. Scrivener
Edited by J. Francis Young
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:472
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 159
Category/GenreMaterials science
Structural engineering
Building construction and materials
ISBN/Barcode 9780419215707
ClassificationsDewey:624.1833
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 200 line illustrations, 75 halftone illustrations, indexes

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Spon Press
Publication Date 17 April 1997
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Deterioration of cement-based materials continues to result in substantially shortened lives for conventional structures due to poor performance and the need for early repair. With more advanced applications, where very long service lives are essential such as the storage of nuclear waste, understanding the degradation processes resulting in poor durability is very important. This book forms the proceedings of the latest in the prestigious series of symposia at the Materials Research Society Fall meeting in Boston dealing with cementitious materials in which the emphasis is on the chemical processes of deterioration. With contributions from leading international researchers and specialists in the field, the book provides a key reference for all those concerned with current thinking on the subject.