Durability of Concrete in Cold Climates.

This comprehensive and authoritative review of durability of concrete in cold environments will enable concrete materials specialists and practising engineers to understand the mechanisms responsible for deterioration of concrete through freeze/thaw action.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pigeon, M.
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Other Authors: Pleau, R.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor & Francis, 1995.
Series:Modern Concrete Technology, 4
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Series Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Theories of Frost Action and De-icer Salt Scaling Mechanisms; Chapter 3 Basic Concepts Related to Frost Resistance; Chapter 4 Laboratory Tests; Chapter 5 Influence of Materials and Mix Characteristics; Chapter 6 Air Entrainment; Chapter 7 Exposure Conditions and Field Performance; Chapter 8 Frost Durability of Dry Concretes; Chapter 9 How to Make a Durable Concrete; Index.