{"product_id":"ice-handbook-of-concrete-durability-marios-soutsos-9780727763754","title":"Ice Handbook of Concrete Durability: A Practical Guide to the Design of Resilient Concrete Structures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eICE Handbook of Concrete Durability\u003c\/em\u003e, Second edition is a comprehensive practical reference for professionals involved in design and maintenance of concrete structures of all types. With contributions from a range of international experts, the book combines a thorough but accessible exposition of the principles of durable concrete design with a hands-on approach to its application in construction projects. The handbook helps readers to understand the likely causes of deterioration in concrete structures, facilitates the selection of appropriate materials, and supports the development of designs that minimise the risks arising from deterioration mechanisms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensively revised and updated throughout, this edition includes four new chapters, including chapters on non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring, and lessons learnt by expert witnesses involved in construction disputes, as well as new case studies of durability problems and solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoverage includes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephysical and chemical deterioration mechanisms \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edurability of concretes made with Portland and non-Portland cement-based binders and recycled demolition aggregates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ealternative materials to improve concrete durability \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperformance based specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodelling the effects of deterioration mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimproving construction processes for better durability \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erepair methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eICE Handbook of Concrete Durability\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable guide for construction professionals, including design engineers, consultants, and contractors, as well as postgraduate students on courses in concrete technology and the design of concrete structures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarios Soutsos\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Structures\/Material in the School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering at Queen's University Belfast, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marios Soutsos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 072776375X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780727763754\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ICE Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/24\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.25d","brand":"Marios Soutsos","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45478479528191,"sku":"9780727763754","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ad5cc611-eeb1-4218-b4f5-7f1aa8967a4e.jpg?v=1715935218","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ice-handbook-of-concrete-durability-marios-soutsos-9780727763754","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}