New guidance on best practice for using marine concrete

The guidance has been developed from existing UK, French and international research and practical experience.

From:
Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Research and Development Programme and Environment Agency
Published
22 February 2021
Category:
Whole life asset management
Topics:
Alternative construction materials, Asset performance, Asset system optimisation, Coast, Coastal erosion, Design and build, Deterioration, Resilient infrastructure, Sea level rise
Project status:
Completed
Project code:
SC060049
Date of completion:
30 September 2010

Documents

The use of concrete in maritime engineering - a guide to good practice (C674)

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Details

The project report provides new guidance on best practice for using marine concrete. It has been developed from existing UK, French and international research and practical experience.

It includes guidance on all aspects of design, construction, inspection, monitoring and maintenance to lessen the impact of the concrete degrading. This is to increase the lifespan of defences and breakwaters.

The project started in August 2006 and was completed in September 2010.

Published 22 February 2021