Concrete Cancer

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Concrete_deterioration
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Concrete spalling
gptkbp:causedBy Carbonation
Chloride attack
Corrosion of steel reinforcement
Water ingress
gptkbp:commonIn Bridges
High-rise buildings
Parking garages
Coastal structures
gptkbp:effect Exposure of steel reinforcement
Loss of structural integrity
gptkbp:firstDescribed 20th century
gptkbp:prevention Adequate concrete cover
Proper waterproofing
Use of corrosion inhibitors
gptkbp:relatedTo Reinforced concrete
Structural engineering
gptkbp:repairMethod Application of repair mortar
Removal of damaged concrete
Replacement of reinforcement
gptkbp:symptom Rust stains
Cracking of concrete
Spalling of concrete surface
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Obsessed_(1990)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 9
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Concrete Cancer