Presents criteria for selecting an effective method for choosing materials for particular applicationsDiscusses in situ evaluation and presents the versatility and accuracy of both petrographic and chemical methods for concrete problem diagnosisProvides the information required for identifying the cause of degradation, selecting appropriate repair materials, and using the appropriate techniques for repairing building defectsStrikes a comfortable balance between theory and a hands on approach to the subject Repair and Protection of Concrete Structures presents the latest information regarding the durability and repair of concrete structures. It emphasizes the importance of selecting repair materials to match site and service conditions, using proper repair procedures, and attending to the details of design.Divided into three parts, the book discusses such topics as the properties of new products, the various materials in general use for repair work, selection criteria, methodologies for selecting appropriate repair materials, the behavior of concrete under various environmental conditions, non-destructive evaluation methods for detecting deterioration of structures, and basic repair principles applicable to a wide range of buildings. Engineers, architects, technologists, and contractors should consider this book a valuable tool that provides a much needed survey of current work and thinking regarding degradation and techniques for improving repair work.