Sulfate Attack on Concrete

Hardback

Main Details

Title Sulfate Attack on Concrete
Authors and Contributors      By (author) J. Marchand
By (author) J. P. Skalny
By (author) Ivan Odler
SeriesModern Concrete Technology
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:232
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 159
Category/GenreMaterials science
ISBN/Barcode 9780419245506
ClassificationsDewey:620.13623
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Technical / Manuals

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Spon Press
Publication Date 11 October 2001
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Sulfate Attack on Concrete provides a comprehensive reference to this important subject. It covers: a short history of concrete deterioration due to sulfate attack, the origin of sulfates in concrete, the importance of appropriate concrete processing, forms and physical-chemical mechanisms of concrete deterioration due to sulfates, preventative measures, standardisation and numerous case histories. This book is an essential reference for industry practitioners involved in concrete science and engineering, and also for academics and researchers of materials science and concrete technology.

Reviews

'Sulfate Attack on Concrete is the first comprehensive book-reference on this important subject' - Ceramics 2/2002