Author : FIP Commission on Practical Construction. Editorial Group on Inspection and Maintenance of Structures
Publisher : Thomas Telford
ISBN 13 : 0727702610
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (277 download)
Book Synopsis Inspection and Maintenance of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures by : FIP Commission on Practical Construction. Editorial Group on Inspection and Maintenance of Structures
Download or read book Inspection and Maintenance of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures written by FIP Commission on Practical Construction. Editorial Group on Inspection and Maintenance of Structures and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 1986 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vast extent of the investment in concrete structures in modern times has emphasized the need to maintain these structures in a systematic manner, so that they retain their structural integrity and full usefulness. Such maintenance must be preceded by regular and thorough inspection. This Guide to Good Practice describes the many types of damage - slight or more serious - which may be discovered and the equipment used to carry out inspections. Suggested inspection intervals, related to the severity of loadings and environmental conditions, are given.