Assessment of Concrete Construction Projects in India—Multidisciplinary Approach
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 7, Issue 2
Abstract
The procedures used to identify the causes of deterioration in concrete construction projects in India and the techniques employed are presented. Emphasis is placed on the importance of expert opinion based on first inspection and the need for multidisciplinary investigation to arrive at a thorough understanding of the mechanism responsible for deterioration of the concrete, especially when assessing the likely extent of further deterioration to the construction. Use of various diagnostic tools and laboratory techniques is highlighted with the help of a few case studies related to corrosion of reinforcement, chemical action, fire damage, and alkali‐silica reaction.
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Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 7 • Issue 2 • May 1993
Pages: 86 - 100
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Copyright © 1993 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Feb 28, 1992
Published online: May 1, 1993
Published in print: May 1993
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