Chimneys. Use and durability

Maj M., Ubysz A.

The subject of the work concerns the use and durability of industrial chimneys, mainly reinforced concrete chimneys. The authors included the most important aspects that occur during the initial start-up, use and repair of the chimney. The first part of the book contains information about the basic materials from which industrial chimneys are made. Subsequently the authors discuss the types of loads acting on the chimneys. The following sections include methods of examining the technical condition of chimneys, causes of degradation and loss of durability. Methods of repairing the chimney shell are presented in the following parts of the book. The work is based on many years of research by the Authors, who have extensive practical experience with this type of construction.
— Ashot Tamrazyan – Reviewer

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