Description
* Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout
* Comprehensive survey of the observable evidence of concrete defects and failures
* Updated to include the latest petrographic technologies and techniques
Table of Contents
Introduction. Petrographic equipment and methods. Sampling and specimen preparation. Composition of concrete. Appearance and textures of cementitious materials. Examination of deteriorated and damaged concrete. Precast and special concretes. Portland cement mortar, screeds, renders and special cements. Non-Portland cementitious materials, plasters and mortars. Glossary of minerals.
