Integral Waterproofing of Concrete Structures demonstrates how integral waterproofing technologies can solve concrete durability problems based on performance and characterization experimental results.
This book first establishes a background about concrete structures and porosity linked with concrete hydration, then goes on to consider concrete durability problems from the perspective of water penetration including damages from freeze-thaw cycles, alkali silica reactions, and chloride ion penetration. The mechanisms, applications, performances, and limitations of waterproofing technologies including coatings and integral systems are compared. The book also showcases all application methods of crystallization waterproofing materials, including material spray on cured concrete and on fresh concrete, and their addition to concrete mix designs as enhancers or admixtures. Pore-blocking and lining waterproofing systems including silicate-based and hygroscopic kinds, and other waterproofing materials are also discussed.
1. 1 Introduction to concrete chemistry - p. 1 2. 2 Concrete porosity and transport processes - p. 37 3. 3 Concrete durability problems: physicochemical and transport mechanisms - p. 69 4. 4 Materials selection and proportioning for watertight and durable concrete - p. 109 5. 5 Physical and chemical interactions of water with surfaces and particles - p. 135 6. 6 Fundamentals and categorizations of waterproofing technologies - p. 165 7. 7 Concepts and types of integral waterproofing materials - p. 199 8. 8 Hydrophobic integral dampproofing materials - p. 247 9. 9 Hydrophilic crystallization waterproofing - p. 283 10. 10 Dual crystallization waterproofing topical treatment - p. 323 11. 11 Multicrystallization waterproofing enhancer for concrete mixtures - p. 357 12. 12 Waterproofing coatings and membranes - p. 393 13. Index - p. 437
Integral Waterproofing of Concrete Structures demonstrates how integral waterproofing technologies can solve concrete durability problems based on performance and characterization experimental results.
This book first establishes a background about concrete structures and porosity linked with concrete hydration, then goes on to consider concrete durability problems from the perspective of water penetration including damages from freeze-thaw cycles, alkali silica reactions, and chloride ion penetration. The mechanisms, applications, performances, and limitations of waterproofing technologies including coatings and integral systems are compared. The book also showcases all application methods of crystallization waterproofing materials, including material spray on cured concrete and on fresh concrete, and their addition to concrete mix designs as enhancers or admixtures. Pore-blocking and lining waterproofing systems including silicate-based and hygroscopic kinds, and other waterproofing materials are also discussed.
1. 1 Introduction to concrete chemistry - p. 1 2. 2 Concrete porosity and transport processes - p. 37 3. 3 Concrete durability problems: physicochemical and transport mechanisms - p. 69 4. 4 Materials selection and proportioning for watertight and durable concrete - p. 109 5. 5 Physical and chemical interactions of water with surfaces and particles - p. 135 6. 6 Fundamentals and categorizations of waterproofing technologies - p. 165 7. 7 Concepts and types of integral waterproofing materials - p. 199 8. 8 Hydrophobic integral dampproofing materials - p. 247 9. 9 Hydrophilic crystallization waterproofing - p. 283 10. 10 Dual crystallization waterproofing topical treatment - p. 323 11. 11 Multicrystallization waterproofing enhancer for concrete mixtures - p. 357 12. 12 Waterproofing coatings and membranes - p. 393 13. Index - p. 437
