Diagnosis of Deterioration in Concrete Structures - Process, Steps and Common Methodology
Mohammed Aslam Khan, Material Engineer, Halcrow International Partnership Dubai, (UAE)

Introduction
Concrete being a very durable material has potential to serve long unless subjected to the deterioration by external agents. Diagnosing a defect can be established through determination of its prevailing cause. An investigation should lead to the identification of various types of fault and mechanisms of deterioration in the structure. It is important to differentiate between the construction defects and ongoing problems.Preliminary Investigation |
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Detail Investigation |
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Assessment & Recommendations |
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Elements of Investigation Programme
The typical phases of an investigation programme include the following:Preliminary Investigation
The scope and methodology of a preliminary investigation can involve one or more of the following steps depending on the size and complexity of the project.This section of the article is only available for our subscribers. Please click here to subscribe to a subscription plan to view this part of the article.