Concrete Repair and Maintenance, Illustrated by Peter H. Emmons

From parking garages to roads and bridges, to structural concrete, this comprehensive books describes the causes, effects and remedies for concrete wear and failure. Also covered is the difficult task of estimating repair and renovation of concrete structures. In this book you will find a detailed, yet concise presentation of over 220 concrete repair and maintenance topics. Issues are examined within the framework of analysis, strategy development, and repair techniques, with extensive superbly detailed illustrations to guide you in the proper planning and execution of repairs. This indispensable book provides extensive information about problem analysis, strategy development, engineering aspects, material criteria, and repair of maintenance methods designed for ease of use by all participants in the repair or maintenance process - owners and facility managers, concrete specialists and general contractors, civil and structural engineers, material suppliers, and architects - this books unique format provides a highly structured, fully illustrated examination of each topic.