Defects in Concrete and Countermeasures
By E. Tazawa
Concrete Journal, Vol. 37, No. 10, Oct. 1999
- Synopsis
- Defects in concrete are classified into two groups, that is, inherent defects. Features of these defects are described with reference to their size, age of occurrence, location of occurrence and further their configurations. Influences of these defects on performances of concrete or concrete structures are discussed in order to choose effective countermeasures.
- Keywords:
- defects, chemical, shrinkage, void, crack, microcrack, settlement, bleeding, transition zone, cold joint, segregation, countermeasure
