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Building Pathology, Durability and Service Life

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Editors:
  1. J.M.P.Q. Delgado

    1. CONSTRUCT-LFC, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

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  • Addresses the needs of practitioners and researchers interested in the sustainability of the built environment, and in the construction industry
  • Examines the environmental impacts of the construction industry and buildings
  • Written by respected experts in the field

Part of the book series: Building Pathology and Rehabilitation (BUILDING, volume 12)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
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  2. Durability and Service Life Prediction of Reinforced Concrete Frames Subjected to Chloride Corrosion and Mechanical Loading

    • Carlos Alberto Caldeira Brant, Karolinne Oliveira Coelho, Edna Possan, Edson Denner Leonel, Julio Flórez-López
    Pages 1-39

  3. Service Life and Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures Present in Marine Environment

    • Carlos Eduardo Tino Balestra
    Pages 41-55

  4. Salt Attack, Durability and Service Life of Concrete Structures

    • Wellington Mazer, Alessandra Monique Weber, Carlos Alberto Brunhara, Juliana McCartney Fonseca
    Pages 57-72

  5. Guidelines for Inspection and Receipt of Reinforced Concrete Structures in Newly Constructed Buildings

    • Marcus Vinícius Fernandes Grossi
    Pages 73-103

  6. Application of the Degradation Measurement Method in the Study of Facade Service Life

    • E. Bauer, J. S. de Souza, C. B. Piazzarollo
    Pages 105-119

  7. The Influence of Mass Tourism and Hygroscopic Inertia in Relative Humidity Fluctuations of Museums Located in Historical Buildings

    • C. Ferreira, V. P. de Freitas, João M. P. Q. Delgado
    Pages 121-144

  8. Residual Safety in One-Way Slabs with Severe Corrosion

    • Jose Vercher, Enrique Gil, Ángeles Mas, Carlos Lerma
    Pages 145-161
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This book provides a collection of recent research works, helping contribute to the systematization and dissemination of the latest findings on building pathologies (structural and hygrothermal), salt attack and corrosion, durability and service-life prediction. It reflects a number of recent advances concerning the above-mentioned topics, particularly in concrete structures. Intended as an overview of the current state of knowledge, the book will benefit scientists, students, practitioners, lecturers and other interested parties. At the same time, the topics covered are relevant to a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines, including civil, materials and mechanical engineering.

Editors and Affiliations

  • CONSTRUCT-LFC, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

    J.M.P.Q. Delgado

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