Title:
State-of-the-Art Report on Parking Structures
Author(s):
ACI Committee 362
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
7
Issue:
12
Appears on pages(s):
59-63
Keywords:
abrasion; admixtures; air entrainment; aluminum;
beams (supports); bond (concrete to reinforcement); bridges
(structures); cathodic protection; chlorides; coatings; columns
(supports); concrete construction;
DOI:
Date:
12/1/1985
Abstract:
Repeatedly, parking structures have strength, serviceability, and durability problems associated with their unique structural requirements and exposure to the elements. Many parking structures that are exposed to a deicer environment show very early signs of corrosion, scaling due to cyclic freeze-thaw damage, and through-slab water penetration. This report addresses these problems which result from design, construction, maintenance, and user practices. Methods used to evaluate the condition of existing structures are reviewed as are a breadth of maintenance, repair, and protection methods.