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Digest 444 Part 1 Corrosion of steel in concrete - durability of reinforced concrete structures
Publication Year
2000
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Examines the durability of steel in concrete. With part 2 on investigation and assessment, and part 3 on protection and remedial work, it sets out the basic principles for all those concerned with the design and maintenance of durable concrete structures. It also examines existing standards of construction and the lessons learned from the investigation of cases of corrosion in concrete. This part of the digest explains the physical, chemical and electrochemical processes involved in the deterioration of reinforced concrete by corrosion, it summarises the mechanisms underlying protection, considers issues associated with the durability management of existing structures, and reviews best practice in designing and specifying reinforced and prestressed concrete for new structures to achieve durable whole-life performance.
Document History
Supersedes Digests 263, 264 and 265 which are withdrawn.
ISBN
9781860813603
Publisher Information
BRE
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