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