Testing of Concrete in Structures

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"The principal aim of this book is to provide an overview of the subject for nonspecialist engineers who are responsible for the planning of test programmes. The scope is wide in order to cover comprehensively as many aspects as possible of the testing of hardened concrete in structures. The tests, however, are treated in sufficient depth to create a detailed awareness of procedures, scope and limitations, and to enable meaningful discussions with specialists about specific methods. Carefully selected references are also included for the benefit of those who wish to study particular methods in greater detail ..."--ENGnetBASE Site. Read more... Content: 1. Planning and interpretation of in-situ testing -- 2. Surface hardness methods -- 3. Ultrasonic pulse velocity methods -- 4. Partially destructive strength tests -- 5. Cores -- 6. Load testing and monitoring -- 7. Durability testing -- 8. Performance and integrity tests -- 9. Chemical testing and allied techniques. Abstract: "The principal aim of this book is to provide an overview of the subject for nonspecialist engineers who are responsible for the planning of test programmes. The scope is wide in order to cover comprehensively as many aspects as possible of the testing of hardened concrete in structures. The tests, however, are treated in sufficient depth to create a detailed awareness of procedures, scope and limitations, and to enable meaningful discussions with specialists about specific methods. Carefully selected references are also included for the benefit of those who wish to study particular methods in greater detail ..."--ENGnetBASE Site