Carbonation in Concrete

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When evaluating the causes of deterioration in reinforced concrete structures, one of the commonly overlooked causes is carbonation. In reinforced concrete, this chemical process slowly and progressively advances inward from the exterior face of the… Read more »

Concrete Core Testing

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Concrete core testing

When evaluating distressed concrete on aging structures, one useful resource is testing the concrete itself. Often this includes core sampling performed by the contractor in conjunction with an analysis that is performed by a certified… Read more »