Background
Elsener, Bernhard was born on October 23, 1952 in Sarnen, Switzerland. Son of Hans and Annemarie (Fischer) Elsener.
(Reinforced concrete has been developed and applied extens...)
Reinforced concrete has been developed and applied extensively in the 20th century .It combines the good compressive strength of concrete with the high tensile strength of steel and has proven to be successful in terms of structural performance and durability. However, there are instances of premature failure of reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete components due to corrosion of the reinforcing steel with very high economic implications of such damage. This book focuses on the chloride and carbonation induced corrosion of steel in concrete, presenting transport mechanisms and electrochemical concepts. Other types of corrosion of steel and degradation of concrete are also treated. The main emphasis lies on design and execution aspects related to durability of new and existing structures. New methods and materials for preventative measures, condition assessment and repair techniques are discussed. This makes this book an invaluable reference for any engineer and materials scientist involved in research and practice of corrosion protection, rehabilitation and maintenance of reinforced concrete structures and components. Owners, designers and contractors will profit by this updated state of the art.
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(Steel-reinforced concrete is used ubiquitously as a build...)
Steel-reinforced concrete is used ubiquitously as a building material due to its unique combination of the high compressive strength of concrete and the high tensile strength of steel. Therefore, reinforced concrete is an ideal composite material that is used for a wide range of applications in structural engineering such as buildings, bridges, tunnels, harbor quays, foundations, tanks and pipes. To ensure durability of these structures, however, measures must be taken to prevent, diagnose and, if necessary, repair damage to the material especially due to corrosion of the steel reinforcement. The book examines the different aspects of corrosion of steel in concrete, starting from basic and essential mechanisms of the phenomenon, moving up to practical consequences for designers, contractors and owners both for new and existing reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. It covers general aspects of corrosion and protection of reinforcement, forms of attack in the presence of carbonation and chlorides, problems of hydrogen embrittlement as well as techniques of diagnosis, monitoring and repair. This second edition updates the contents with recent findings on the different topics considered and bibliographic references, with particular attention to recent European standards. This book is a self-contained treatment for civil and construction engineers, material scientists, advanced students and architects concerned with the design and maintenance of reinforced concrete structures. Readers will benefit from the knowledge, tools, and methods needed to understand corrosion in reinforced concrete and how to prevent it or keep it within acceptable limits.
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(This report describes in detail the different commercial ...)
This report describes in detail the different commercial inhibitors available for use in concrete and considers their mechanistic action together with experience from laboratory and field tests. Also deals with the possible effects of inhibitors on concrete properties and with their long term efficiency. Various test methods for evaluating the behaviour of corrosion inhibitors for steel in concrete are described and critically assessed.
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researcher engineering educator
Elsener, Bernhard was born on October 23, 1952 in Sarnen, Switzerland. Son of Hans and Annemarie (Fischer) Elsener.
Degree materials science, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zürich, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy Corrosion Engineering, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, 1983.
Researcher Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, 1976—1983, senior researcher, 1984—1986, lecturer, 1987—1997. Professor University Cagliari, Italy, since 1998. Consultant industry.
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President Christian Democratic Party, Ruschlikon, Switzerland, 1980-1992. Member city council, Ruschlikon, 1990-1998, vice president, 1999-2006, president since 2006. Sergeant infantry Swiss Military, 1974-1992.
Member Reunion Internationale des Laboratoires et Experts des Materiaux, SIA.
Children from previous marriage, Pascal, Marcel. Married Antonella Rossi, December 1, 1994. 1 child, Andreas.