Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated: Problem Analysis; Repair Strategy; Techniques (RSMeans) - Softcover

Emmons, Peter H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0876292864 ISBN 13: 9780876292860

Verlag: RSMeans, 2002

Inhaltsangabe

From parking garages to roads and bridges, to structural concrete, this comprehensive book describes the causes, effects and remedies for concrete wear and failure. Hundreds of clear illustrations show users how to analyze, repair, clean and maintain concrete structures for optimal performance and cost effectiveness. This book is an invaluable reference for planning jobs, selecting materials, and training employees.

With information organized in all-inclusive units for easy reference, this book is ideal for concrete specialists, general contractors, facility managers, civil and structural engineers, and architects.

Über diesen Titel

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

About the Author:

Peter H. Emmons is president of Structural Preservation Systems, Inc., the nation's largest dedicated concrete repair contractor, headquartered in Baltimore, MD. Mr. Emmons holds a degree in civil engineering from the University of Maryland, has over 20 years experience in structural concrete repair, and has been involved with over 3,000 concrete repair projects. He is the author of many articles and publications and is a member of the board of directors and chairman of the Technical Guideline Committee for the International Association of Concrete Repair Specialists. He is also an active member of the American Concrete Institute. Mr. Emmons is committed to fostering a much needed strategic alliance between contractor, engineer, supplier, and owner to successfully address the complex, interactive requirements of effective concrete repairs.

Von der hinteren Coverseite

Concrete Repair andMaintenance Illustrated

• Problem Analysis

• Repair Strategy

• Techniques

Peter H. Emmons

The tool you need to successfully carry out concrete repair and maintenance projects.

Designed for ease of use by all participants in the repair process contractors, engineers, material suppliers, owners and facility managers the book's unique illustrated format provides an organized, quick and easy-to-follow examination of each topic.

Over 220 major topics cover:

• Concrete Behavior

• Evaluating Concrete Problems

• Surface Repair

Extensive, detailed illustrations throughout the book guide users in the proper planning and execution of repairs. Succinct coverage of topics in one- and two-page "modules" provides excellent references for use in presentations.

Aus dem Klappentext

Concrete Repair andMaintenance Illustrated

• Problem Analysis

• Repair Strategy

• Techniques

Peter H. Emmons

The tool you need to successfully carry out concrete repair and maintenance projects.

Designed for ease of use by all participants in the repair process—contractors, engineers, material suppliers, owners and facility managers—the book's unique illustrated format provides an organized, quick and easy-to-follow examination of each topic.

Over 220 major topics cover:

• Concrete Behavior

• Evaluating Concrete Problems

• Surface Repair

Extensive, detailed illustrations throughout the book guide users in the proper planning and execution of repairs. Succinct coverage of topics in one- and two-page "modules" provides excellent references for use in presentations.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: RSMeans
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0876292864
• ISBN 13: 9780876292860
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 314
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Wiley-VCH GmbH; product_safety@wiley.com; ; Boschstrasse 12; Weinheim; 69469; Deutschland