Historical defects in buildings – No. 2: High-alumina cement

Author: Hugh Docherty

Date published

13 November 2023

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Historical defects in buildings – No. 2: High-alumina cement

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Hugh Docherty

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 11, 2023, Page(s) 24-25

Date published

13 November 2023

Author

Hugh Docherty

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 11, 2023, Page(s) 24-25

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Standard: £10 + VAT
Members/subscribers: Free

Hugh Docherty continues this series by summarising the problem of concrete made with high-alumina cement and offering brief advice on identification and remediation.

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PDF
Pages:
24-25
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Concrete Safety Assessment of Structures Professional Guidance Issue 11

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