ABSTRACT
Radical Concrete Technology. Edited by R K Dhir and P C Hewlett. Published in 1996 by E & FN Spon, 2-6 Boundary Row, London SE1 8HN, UK. ISBN 0 419 21480 1. ABSTRACT. A progress report is presented on a DOE, ‘Partners in Technology’ project, the purpose of which is to draw up guidelines for a future survey of the long-term durability performance of concrete structures. The interim conclusions are that best use of resources is achieved by visual surveys of a large number of structures, rather than more detailed study of fewer structures. Also that the survey should focus on the performance of structural elements in specific exposure situations, using the draft EN 206 classification of exposure. It is proposed that structures between 10-27 years old should be examined in the first survey. Keywords: Concrete, Durability, Survey, Structures, Exposure. Professor David C.Spooner is Director of Materials and Standards at the British Cement Association and visiting Professor at the University of Sheffield. His research interests include concrete properties and durability, test methods and the thermal performance of concrete buildings. He is active in both UK and European Committees concerned with standards for cement and concrete.
