Microscopic examination of deteriorated concrete
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Concrete petrography is the integrated microscopic and mesoscale (hand specimen size) investigation of hardened concrete, that can provide information on the composition of concrete, the original relationships between the concrete's various constituents, and any changes therein, whether as a result of ageing or damage processes. Concrete petrography itself may serve different purposes, such as product evaluation and control, determination of the type of aggregate or binder used, and damage diagnosis. This chapter aims to introduce engineers and material scientists to concrete petrography as a useful investigative tool or technique to assess concrete in structures. ɠ2010 Woodhead Publishing Limited All rights reserved..
TNO Identifier
363039
Source title
Non-destructive evaluation of reinforced concret structures. Volume 1: Deterioration processes and standard test methods
Editor(s)
Maierhofer, C.
Reinhardt, H.W.
Dobmann, G.
Reinhardt, H.W.
Dobmann, G.
Pages
137-179
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