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Publication C559 Freeze-thaw resisting concrete - its achievement in the UK
Publication Year
2001
Document Status
Current
Abstract
The report includes descriptions of the principal mechanisms of freeze-thaw action and the four types of resulting damage i.e. scaling, pop-outs, D-cracking and internal damage. Recommendations are given for the design, specification, production, workmanship and maintenance of concrete to achieve freeze-thaw resistance under environmental conditions in the UK.
ISBN
9780860175599
Publisher Information
CIRIA
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