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This chapter addresses the durability and degradation of materials, particularly composite materials. The mechanisms of degradation and methods of enhancing durability are covered.
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J. Hou, X. Fu, and D.D.L. Chung, “Improving Both Bond Strength and Corrosion Resistance of Steel Rebar in Concrete by Water Immersion or Sand Blasting of Rebar,” Cem. Concr. Res. 27(5), 679–684 (1997).
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Further Reading
Y. Aoyagi and D.D.L. Chung, “Effects of Antioxidants and the Solid Component on the Thermal Stability of Polyol-Ester-Based Thermal Pastes”, J. Mater. Sci. 42(7), 2358–2375 (2007).
D.D.L. Chung, “Corrosion Control of Steel Reinforced Concrete”, J. Mater. Eng. Perform. 9(5), 585–588 (2000).
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(2010). Durability and Degradation of Materials. In: Composite Materials. Engineering Materials and Processes. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-831-5_4
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