Serious degradation mechanisms can severely reduce the service life of concrete structures steel reinforcement can corrode cement matrix can be attacked & even aggregates can show detrimental processes Therefore it is important to understand how damage can occur to concrete structures & to appreciate the timing of the actions leading to damage Damage to Concrete Structures summarizes the state-of-the-art information on the degradation of concrete structures & gives a clear & comprehensive overview of what can go wrong Offering a logical flow the chapters are ordered according to the chronological timing of the actions leading to concrete damage The author explains the different actions or mechanisms in a fundamental manner without too many physical or chemical details to provide greater clarity & readability The book describes the different causes of damage to concrete including inappropriate design errors during execution mechanisms occurring during hardening of concrete & actions or degradation mechanisms during service life (hardened concrete) The degradation mechanisms are illustrated with numerous real-world examples & many drawings & photographs taken of actual structures Written as a textbook for students as well as a reference for professionals this easy-to-comprehend book gives readers a deeper understanding of the damage that can occur to concrete during the construction process & service