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Authors
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1 Dr. Rajendra Gole Institute of Technology and Research, Amravati, M.S., IN
2 Karunya University, Coimbatore, T N, IN
Source
International Journal of Engineering Research, Vol 5, No SP 3 (2016), Pagination: 617-620
Abstract
Concrete is considered as a durable material but it is still potentially vulnerable to deterioration, unless certain precautions are taken. Life enhancement of distressed concrete structures depend on number of factors such as design, detailing, materials used in the original construction, quality control, environment as well as periodic inspection and regular maintenance. The assessment of concrete structures consists of not only evaluation of the present condition but also prediction of the cause of deterioration and its residual life. Hence, it is essential to have accurate assessment of physical, chemical and electro-chemical properties to enhance the existing life of the structure. If the cause of deterioration is predicted and a proper assessment of the structure is made, it may be economically feasible to repair the distressed structure and prolong its life. The estimation of mechanical properties of concrete can be carried out by several methods namely destructive and non-destructive. In this context, the crushing of the samples is the usual destructive test to determine the concrete strength. The rebound hammer test is used in the field of non-destructive tests to determine respectively. The result obtained from the given data, exact assessment will be found out of the given water tank.
Keywords
Concrete, Condition Assessment, Carbonation, Corrosion, Service Life.
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