Concrete in the Marine Environment

Hardback

Main Details

Title Concrete in the Marine Environment
Authors and Contributors      By (author) P. K. Mehta
SeriesModern Concrete Technology
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Category/GenreBuilding, carpentry and structural engineering
ISBN/Barcode 9781851666225
ClassificationsDewey:693.5
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Spon Press
Publication Date 3 December 1991
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Concrete has clearly emerged as the most economical and durable material for the building of the vast majority of marine structures. Reinforced concrete too has overcome the technological problems making it a suitable material for the construction of advanced marine structures such as offshore drilling platforms, superspan bridges and undersea tunnels. As the world becomes increasingly ocean-oriented for energy and other resources it is predicted that construction activities during the 21st century will be dominated by concrete sea structures. The performance of concrete in the marine environment is presented here in a logical manner giving state-of-the-art reviews of the nature of the marine environment, the composition and properties of concrete, history of concrete performance in seawater, major causes of deterioration of concrete in the marine environment, selection of materials and mix proportioning for durable concrete, recommended concrete practice and repair of deteriorated marine structures. It is of value to any design or construction engineer responsible for marine structures.