Title:
High-Rise Facade Evaluation and Rehabilitation
Author(s):
Jerome P. O'Conner and Peter R. Kolf
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
15
Issue:
9
Appears on pages(s):
50-55
Keywords:
abrasive blasting; architectural concrete; corrosion; cracking (fracturing); high-rise buildings; seepage; waterproofing; Construction
DOI:
Date:
9/1/1993
Abstract:
The technology utilized in concrete high-rise building design and construction continues to evolve. Exposed portions of concrete high-rises, such as balconies, slab edges, columns, and shearwalls may eventually require rehabilitation. Completion of a successful rehabilitation project requires a varied expertise to ensure that all elements are properly addressed.