ABSTRACT

This book is the Proceedings of the fifth in the major series of triennial international conferences on the Durability of Building Materials and Components. It includes reports on current research into the causes, mechanisms and rates of deterioration of building materials, reliable means of repair and prevention of early failure, and new materials which can reduce construction costs.

part |3 pages

SESSION A DESTRUCTIVE MECHANISMS IN BUILDING MATERIALS AND MODELLING

chapter 18|6 pages

DURABILITY OF GLASS

part |2 pages

SESSION C STUDIES OF IN-SITU BEHAVIOUR OF MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS

part |2 pages

SESSION D MANUFACTURING PRACTICE AND DURABILITY

chapter 51|6 pages

THE DURABILITY OF POLYMER CONCRETE

part |2 pages

SESSION E ASSESSMENT METHODS

chapter 62|8 pages

SURFACE MOISTURE ON FACADE MATERIALS

part |2 pages

SESSION F COMPOSITE ACTION AND COATINGS

chapter 66|10 pages

LONG-TERM DURABILITY OF GRC