2. Main pathologies of reinforced concrete
2.1 Causes and effects of damage
The main cause of pathologies in reinforced and prestressed concrete is water: it is involved in virtually every degradation mechanism. Degradations are usually classified into 3 main categories:
cracks ;
spalling ;
disaggregations.
Once the material and microenvironment have been examined, we are faced with the problem of defining the cause(s) of the damage
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
Already subscribed? Log in!
Main pathologies of reinforced concrete
Conclusion
Article included in this offer
"Pathologies and building rehabilitation"
(
51 articles
)
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
Bibliography
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
Already subscribed? Log in!
