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Tag: visual assessment

Visual Defects of Concrete

May 7, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability, Repair
concrete deterioration

Visual Defects of Concrete: one of the simplest ways to understand what exactly causes concrete to fail would be performing a Visual Survey of the deteriorated concrete structure. When a client hires an Engineer to inspect a

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Surface Rust Stains and Efflorescence

May 7, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability, Repair
concrete deterioration

In this article, two of the visual defects that might appear on concrete are discussed: Surface Rust Stains and Efflorescence (or Leaching) of concrete. Surface Rust Stains Rust stains are caused by corroded steel below

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Cracking and Honeycombing of Concrete

May 7, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability, Repair
concrete deterioration

In this article, two of the visual defects that might appear on concrete are discussed: Cracking and Honeycombing of concrete. Cracking of Concrete Cracking is frequently occur in concrete structures. There are various types of cracking that

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Surface Scaling and Spalling of Concrete

May 7, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability, Repair
concrete deterioration

In this article, two of the visual defects that might appear on concrete are discussed: Surface Scaling and Spalling of concrete. Surface Scaling of Concrete Scaling is a form of disintegration and is due in most

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