Concrete Deterioration and Performance of Structures Everyone feels happy and proud if the appearance of the concrete structure is good at the completion. However good looking concrete may not be sound in its strength and durability. Long term load and ...
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Roof Repairs – Guidelines for Repairs of Roof for Damages and Leakages
Guidelines for roof repairs for leakages and damages along with methods and types of roof repairs and factors affecting cost of repairs is discussed here..
How to Prevent Cracks in Concrete? Causes & Repairs of Cracks in Concrete
Why Concrete Cracks? Generally, it is assumed that cracks are due to some problems in the foundation, whereas it is not always correct and should not be considered failure of structure or improper design or bad quality work. Generally, 1/16 ...
Use of NSM Fiber Reinforced Polymer For Strengthening of RCC Beam
The Use of near surface Mounted Fiber Reinforced Polymer bars for strengthening of reinforced concrete beam: There are several factors that might decrease ultimate load capacity of concrete structures such as steel corrosion in an aggressive environment, design calculation errors, ...
Seismic Retrofitting Techniques for Concrete Structures
Seismic Retrofitting Techniques for Concrete Structures focuses procedures to improve evaluation of seismic vulnerability of reinforced concrete buildings and provide innovative retrofitting techniques such as base isolation and mass reduction.
Waterproofing in Buildings [PDF]: Types, Methods, and Applications
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Waterproofing is the formation of an impervious barrier over surfaces of foundations, roofs, walls, and other structural members. The function of the impermeable barrier is to prevent water penetrations. The building surfaces are made water-resistant and sometimes waterproof. The utilization ...
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS IN REPAIR OF STRUCTURES
Design Considerations in Repair of Structures The rehabilitated structure may be required to provide equivalent safety to that of a new structure. The rehabilitated structure is brought to current building code standards. The design codes only provide guidance, and the ...
Methods for Repair of Small and Large Cracks in Concrete
Repair of small, medium and large cracks in concrete and repair of crushed concrete is required to enhance the strength and durability of damaged concrete members. Repair of small and medium cracks in concrete Small and medium cracks in reinforced ...