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Composition and microstructure of concrete mixtures subjected to biogenic acid corrosion and their role in corrosion prediction of concrete outfall sewers

Author: Kiliswa, Moses Wopicho Date: 2016 Wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities, which include outfall sewers, manholes, and treatment works, are among the key constituents of a country's infrastructure. Most of these facilities are made of concrete due to its low production ... Read more
Concrete carbonation prediction for varying environmental exposure conditions

Author: Gopinath, Rakesh Date: 2020 The Durability Index (DI) approach has been developed in South Africa, in order to improve the durability performance of reinforced concrete structures. The DI approach is based on durability index tests, which are linked to transport mechanisms ... Read more
Influence of mix design parameters on restrained shrinkage cracking in non-structural concrete patch repair mortars

Author: Arito, Philemon Date: 2018 There is a dearth of clear and consistent information on the effects of mix design parameters, and their corresponding interactions, on restrained shrinkage cracking in non-structural concrete patch repair mortars (PRMs). This dearth of ... Read more

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