REGULARS: TECHNICAL TALK
Solidifying concrete
through sound practice
John Roxburgh, lecturer at The Concrete Institute’s School
of Concrete Technology, outlines some of the less common
durability issues that may be encountered in concrete practice.
Despite its high durability, concrete can suffer some durability issues which can be overlooked.
A
lthough concrete is an extremely
robust and forgiving construction
material, with almost all concrete
placed outlasting its designed service life,
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some durability issues do crop up and can
be overlooked.
The corrosion of steel within the concrete
is the most prevalent durability problem
associated with concrete. For this reason,
great care is usually taken to ensure that
the correct reinforcing steel is placed in the
correct position with enough concrete
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