Technical Downloads
South West Concrete Repairs Limited offer technical advice on any aspects of concrete repair and refurbishment, call us on 01752 561300 or email us.
A Brief Introduction to Concrete
Gives a brief overview of concrete, its Components, and its uses.
The Hydration Process
Explains the chemical reaction between the cement and water that binds the aggregate together to form concrete.
Factors Affecting Concrete Performance
Gives a breakdown of the Design, Mix, workmanship and environmental issues that can affect the performance of concrete.
The Corrosion of Steel in Concrete
Explains the electrochemical reaction that allows the steel embedded in concrete to rust.
The Current British Standards
A brief introduction to BS EN 1504
The Clients Guide to Selecting A Concrete Repair Contractor
Advise on selecting a suitable repair contractor
The Effects of Concrete Decay
A brief introduction into the damage caused by concrete decay
Carbonation of Concrete
Information on how carbonation effect concrete and testing methods
Introduction to Chloride Attack
Explains what a chloride ion attack can do to concrete
Introduction to ASR and HAC
Explains the difference and effects of ASR and HAC on concrete
Electrochemical Solutions
Explanation on Electrochemical Solutions
Structural Strengthening of Concrete
Outlines Some of the Structural Strengthening techniques available
Introduction to Cathodic Protection
Explains the electrochemical reaction that allows the steel embedded in concrete to rust.
Company Introduction Video
Find out more about SWCR, our skills, experience and how we can help you.
Other Sources for Technical Information
There is a wealth of information available on the internet with many organisations and companies sharing technical papers, studies and general advice documents. To narrow down your search for concrete repair works, we suggest you try the following sites who have very specific technical downloads:
