Guide to the selection of concrete quality and cover to reinforcement for normal concrete structures
Publication Year
2002
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Summarises the recommendations in BS 8500 for the selection of concrete quality and cover to reinforcement for normal building structures with an intended working life of at least fifty years and a 20mm maximum aggregate size. Provides these for resisting corrosion of reinforcement, cement and combination types, resistance to attack according to exposure conditions, and designated concretes resisting aggressive chemicals in the ground.
Document History
BCA is part of the Concrete Society. 2004 reprint. Publication: 45.312.
Publisher Information
British Cement Association
The British Cement Association merged with the Quarry Products Association and The Concrete Centre to form the Mineral Products Association and is now known as MPA Cement. Formerly known as the Cement and Concrete Association, the British Cement Association is the trade and research organisation that represents the interests of the UK's cement industry. They have range of publications which include fact sheets, technical reports and good practice guides to support the use of concrete and cement in construction.
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