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Report BR 449 Avoiding deterioration of cement-based building materials and components. Lessons from case studies: 5
Publication Year
2002
Document Status
Current
Abstract
The fifth of a series of 'technical intelligence' client reports whose purpose is to ensure that those involved at the sharp end of designing, building and maintaining structures are more aware of potential durability problems in cement-based materials. Includes a number of case studies concerned with the deterioration of cement-based materials: A Deterioration of concrete pipework associated with popcorn calcite deposition (PCD), B Popcorn calcite deposition (PCD) in brickwork, C Cracking of motorway underbridge abutments and walls from delayed ettringite formation (DEF), and D Issues related to the possible presence of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) in concrete and sealants. Case studies A, B and C are site are investigations. Case study D is a literature review of case studies and other evidence.
Author
Dunster, A. and Clayton, N.
ISBN
9781860815799
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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