Abstract
Protective coatings are essential for the long-term performance of reinforced concrete structures. Methods of preventing osmotic blisters, especially in damp concrete, can save owners from the unnecessary expense of repair and shutdown when these coatings systems fail prematurely.
Subject
Protective coatings,
Water,
Materials,
Salts,
Moisture,
Osmosis,
Structures,
Mortar,
Pores,
Epoxy coatings,
Concrete coatings,
Blistering,
Concrete
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1997
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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