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Visual Defects of Concrete

May 7, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability, Repair

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

Surface Rust Stains and Efflorescence

May 7, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability, Repair

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

Cracking and Honeycombing of Concrete

May 7, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability, Repair

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

Surface Scaling and Spalling of Concrete

May 7, 2017 TeamCivil Concrete, Durability, Repair

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