PROTECTION OF PILES: WOOD, CONCRETE, STEEL

The protection of piles made from any of these materials is dealt with. Many methods have been developed to prevent pile deterioration or to refurbish weakened piles. The basic categories of protection techniques include cathodes, coatings, and encasements. Some of the methods are discussed and compared.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Heinz, R A
• Publication Date: 1975-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 59-65
• Serial:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Volume: 45
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0885-7024
  • Serial URL: http://www.pubs.asce.org/ceonline/newce/html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Abrasion resistant coatings; Cathodes; Corrosion; Corrosion protection; Maintenance; Marine borers; Protective coatings; Reinforced concrete; Steel; Support piles; Timber; Underground structures; Underwater construction; Underwater structures; Vinyl resins; Wood preservatives
• Uncontrolled Terms: Encasement; Jackets (Structures); Reinforced concrete piles; Steel piling
• Old TRIS Terms: Timber piles; Underground corrosion; Underpinning piles
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00147847
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 16 1977 12:00AM