Title:
“Realcrete” versus “Labcrete”
Author(s):
Alexander M. Vaysburd, Christopher D. Brown, Benoit Bissonette, and Peter H. Emmons
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
26
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
90-94
Keywords:
Concrete rehabilitation; material properties; repair
DOI:
Date:
2/1/2004
Abstract:
There have been great advances in the understanding of concrete durability, especially in severe environments, yet durability still remains the foremost problem facing the industry today. We have only to look on our newly repaired bridges, parking structures, and buildings to see that we do not yet have adequate solutions; spalling, cracking, rust staining, and corrosion of reinforcing steel are visible problems. But behind these visible manifestations of concrete repair durability problems are more complex, invisible problems. This article will attempt to address some of these invisible problems in detail, namely the problems associated with applying experimental results to field conditions.