Report BR 254 Repair and maintenance of reinforced concrete

Publication Year

1994

Document Status

Archived

Abstract

Provides prescriptive advice for engineers on the repair and maintenance of reinforced concrete structures damaged by reinforcement corrosion. It covers: i. the mechanisms of corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete, ii. the diagnosis of deterioration in concrete structures, including the planning and interpretation of defect investigations, iii. some of the options for repair, each with its prognosis for future service life and maintenance requirements, iv. the types of materials used to repair the damage and protect against future deterioration, and v. preventive maintenance. The deterioration mechanisms described and most available repair options apply, in principle, to all forms of concrete with embedded steel reinforcement. This report is primarily aimed at non-prestressed reinforced concrete.

Document History

Included in BRE Report 469 - Non traditional houses. Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.

Author

Currie, R. J. and Robery, P. C.

ISBN

9780851256238

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