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Jul 3, 2024
Chapter 6
Common Building Materials
Publication: Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings: A Guideline
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The condition of a concrete structure is best determined through understanding its material properties and physical conditions by visual examination in conjunction with applicable computational methods and testing. Major material properties and physical conditions are discussed. Test methods that can be used to evaluate these properties and physical conditions are provided. A condition assessment of concrete may require determinations of strength and quality. Proper assessment and subsequent evaluation should be utilized to reveal the concrete's ability to sustain loads and endure the impacts of the environmental conditions to which it is being or will be subjected. Basic information for conducting an engineering analysis of existing structural concrete requires knowledge about how new structures are designed.
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Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings: A Guideline
Pages: 33 - 260
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8542-2
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© 2024 by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Jul 3, 2024
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