ABSTRACT

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the techniques involved in testing concrete in structures. The non-specialist civil engineer involved in assessment, repair or maintanance of concrete structures will find this a thorough update of the second edition, with an expansion of those areas where recent developments have made significant adva

1. Planning and Interpretation of In-Situ Testing  2. Surface Hardness Methods  3. Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Methods  4. Partially Destructive Strength Tests  5. Cores  6. Load Testing and Monitoring  7. Durability Tests  8. Performance and Integrity Tests  9. Chemical Testing and Allied Techniques  Appendix A, B, C  References  Index