Concrete: a man‐made rock? |
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| Authors: | Peter G Fookes Mike J Walker |
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| Institution: | 1. Honorary Fellow, Institute of Concrete Technology, Winchester, Hampshire, UK;2. Chartered Civil Engineer, Caversham, Berkshire, UK |
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| Abstract: | It has been said that concrete is a ‘man‐made rock’ and although the comparison is not perfect, we support this general statement. It is broadly similar in texture to breccias or conglomerates, has a cementitious matrix, has broadly similar physical properties to some sedimentary and igneous rocks and performs somewhat similarly to masonry during its working life in a building or engineering structure. The investigation and testing of concrete have many similarities to those used for the evaluation of building stone. |
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