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Durability of Concrete

Definition: the ability of a material to resist weathering action, chemical attack, abrasion, and other conditions of service.- ACI Concrete Terminology


Durability of concrete is determined by its ability to resist weathering action, chemical attack, abrasion, or any other process of deterioration, and will retain its original form, quality, and serviceability when exposed to its environment. Durable concrete is a result of proper design, proportioning, placement, finishing, testing, inspection, and curing.

Practice oriented papers and articles ON DURABILITY OF CONCRETE

Fiber-Reinforced Concrete for Long-Term Durable Structures—Case Studies

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 11/1/2023

Stress-Strain Analysis of Belite Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement Concrete for Structural Applications

Publication: CRC
Date: 10/1/2023

Behavior Of FRP Wrapped Cylinders Under Various Environmental Conditions

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 9/1/2023

Design of Bridge Pier Seismic Retrofit Using THFRC

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 9/1/2023

A Seismic Resilient Concrete Pier System Incorporating Titanium Alloy Bars and Comparison with Conventional Reinforced Concrete

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 9/1/2023

Building the Future: ACI Foundation

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 8/1/2023

Selecting Exposure Classes and Requirements for Durability

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 5/1/2023

Concrete Q&A: Mitigating Concrete Shrinkage

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 5/1/2023

Concrete Q & A: Using Portland-Limestone Cement in Concrete Repair

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 4/1/2023

ACI Committee on Lunar Concrete Launched Following Recent Advancements from International Space Station Experiments

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 3/1/2023

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