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FOREWORD
This guide represents a compendium of technology to combat the
problems of corrosion and is arranged into four major chapters.
Chapter 2 discusses design considerations pertinent to corrosion,
including environmental factors, performance of structural types,
and the influence of structural details. Chapter 3 addresses the
effects of concrete materials and mixture proportions on
susceptibility to corrosion, including cements, aggregates, water,
reinforcing steels, admixtures, and other embedded materials.
Chapter 4 examines corrosion as it is influenced by the changes
that concrete undergoes as it is mixed, transported, placed,
consolidated, and cured. Chapter 5 describes several procedures
available for protecting in-place structures.
This guide will aid in the design and construction of
corrosion-resistant reinforced concrete structures and assist those
involved in ensuring that reinforced concrete continues to function
as a reliable and durable construction material.