Effect of reinforcement spacers on concrete microstructure and durability

Reinforcement spacers (i.e. bar supports, chairs) are crucial elements of reinforced concrete, but their influence on the microstructure and long-term durability is not clear. This study investigates the effect caused by plastic and cementitious spacers, and steel wire chairs combined with different...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Alzyoud, Sukina
Other Authors: Buenfeld, Nick
Published: Imperial College London 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.686301