Causes of Distress and Deterioration in Concrete
Credits : 2 PDH
PDH Course Description:
Deterioration of concrete is an extremely complex subject. It would be simplistic to suggest that it will be possible to identify a specific, single cause of deterioration for every symptom detected during an evaluation of a structure. In most cases,
the damage detected will be the result of more than one mechanism.
This course provides an understanding of the basic underlying causes of damage/deterioration, and explains the mechanisms, symptoms, and preventive measures to deal with these causes.
Topics:
Causes of Distress and Deterioration in Concrete:
- Chemical Reactions, Acid attack, Aggressive-water attack
- Alkali-carbonate rock reaction, Alkali-silica reaction
- Sulfate attack
- Construction Errors
- Corrosion of Embedded Metals
- Design Errors
- Inadequate structural design
- Erosion, Abrasion, Cavitation
- Freezing and Thawing
- Settlement and Movement
- Shrinkage, Plastic, Drying
- Thermal Expansion and Contraction
- Internally and Externally generated
- Fire, Weathering
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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Download the Study Guide
3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
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Publication Source: US Corp of Engineers
Print the Certificate of Completion
Publication Source: US Corp of Engineers
Donald Parnell, PE