Concrete in the Marine Environment

A thorough technical evaluation of concrete's application and durability within ocean environments, a setting where traditional building materials often fail. The document first establishes the diverse types of marine structures and then explores the physical and chemical properties of the marine environment, including temperature, hydrostatic pressure, and tidal zones. Significant portions of the book are dedicated to identifying the primary causes of concrete deterioration in seawater, such as reinforcing steel corrosion, freezing/thawing cycles, and various chemical attacks. To counter these issues, the material reviews best practices for selecting materials and proportioning mixtures to ensure high performance and low permeability in marine settings. Finally, the source discusses methods for visual inspection, non-destructive testing, and repair of damaged coastal and offshore concrete structures.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/civil_engineering_made_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/