An analysis of the predominant causes of deterioration of concrete structures in South Africa

Concrete deteriorates due to, but not limited to the ingress of deleterious substances which react with the cement matrix, reinforcing bars corrosion, mechanical effects, physical effects, structural damages, poor construction practices. All these factors individually or combined, ultimately reduce...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mashanda, Darison
Other Authors: Beushausen, Hans
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2019
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29262