Mechanisms of Chemical Degradation of Cement-based Systems / Edition 1

by K.L. Scrivener, J.F. Young

Overview

Deterioration of cement-based materials is a continuing problem, as it results in the substantial shortening of the lives of conventional concrete structures. The main costs result from 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, an understanding of the degradation processes in order to predict long term performance is very important. this book forms the proceedings of the latest Symposia at the Materials Research Society Autumn meeting in Boston.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780419215707
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/17/1997
Pages:	470
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

K.L. Scrivener and J.F. young

Table of Contents

Preface. Microstructure and mechanisms of chemical degradation I. Corrosion of reinforcing steel. Microstructure and mechanisms of chemical degradation II. Implications of curing temperatures from durability. Durability of non-Portland cements. Cementitious waste forms and performance of concrete barriers for nuclear waste management. Diffusion and modelling. Cementitious waste forms for non-nuclear applications. Microstructural effects in cements and other porous materials. Author index. Subject index.