ABSTRACT

This book deals with all the tasks related to brick and stone masonry structures, from the initial identification of defects and their diagnosis to their treatment and monitoring of its cost-effectiveness. It is written in the context of bridges and their associated retaining walls in the U.K.

part One|31 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter one|14 pages

The approach to maintenance

chapter Chapter two|4 pages

Bricks

chapter Chapter three|3 pages

Natural stonework

chapter Chapter four|7 pages

Mortar

part Two|81 pages

Inspection, investigation and assessment

chapter Chapter five|27 pages

Inspection and recording

chapter Chapter six|18 pages

The experimental investigation of defects

part Three|105 pages

Deterioration: causes, characteristics and counter measures

chapter Chapter eight|23 pages

Deterioration of materials

chapter Chapter nine|16 pages

Defects originating in the ground

chapter Chapter ten|26 pages

Defects due to wear and tear

chapter Chapter eleven|13 pages

Defects due to water

chapter Chapter twelve|19 pages

Defects due to human actions and accidents

chapter Chapter thirteen|3 pages

Defects due to vegetation

part Four|70 pages

Remedial techniques

chapter Chapter fourteen|5 pages

Mechanical (or pressure) pointing

chapter Chapter fifteen|9 pages

Grouting

chapter Chapter sixteen|13 pages

Sprayed concrete

chapter Chapter seventeen|10 pages

Mini pile underpinning

chapter Chapter eighteen|8 pages

Stitching

chapter Chapter nineteen|11 pages

Ground anchors

chapter Chapter twenty|8 pages

Waterproofing

part Five|77 pages

Special types of structure

chapter Chapter twenty-one|28 pages

Tunnels

chapter Chapter twenty-two|15 pages

Sewers and culverts

chapter Chapter twenty-three|11 pages

Structures in maritime locations

chapter Chapter twenty-four|12 pages

Dry stone walls

chapter Chapter twenty-five|4 pages

Structures of historic interest

chapter Chapter twenty-six|3 pages

Coda