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Concrete, by nature, is a non-uniform, non-isotropic structural material consisting of aggregate particles, air voids and moisture distributed heterogeneously in a hardened matrix. Variations in its production and subsequent attack by the environment mean that concrete is not totally immune to defects although it is generally a durable and maintenance-free material.
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Son, L.H., Yuen, G.C.S. (1993). Concrete Defects — Inspection and Diagnosis. In: Building Maintenance Technology. Macmillan Building and Surveying Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-23150-8_6
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