PUBLICATIONS

CPA Technical Notes

The following CPA Technical Notes are available as FREE pdf documents.  Click here to download  

Do not forget to register for the news updates -  CPA can keep you informed of new technical notes, changes in British Standards and other industry developments.  

No 1: Reinforced Concrete: History, Properties and Durability

No 2: An Introduction to Electrochemical Rehabilitation Techniques

No 3: Cathodic protection of steel in concrete - the international perspective

No 4: Monitoring and maintenance of cathodic protection systems

No 5: Corrosion mechanisms - an introduction to aqueous corrosion

No 6: The principles and practice of galvanic cathodic protection for reinforced concrete structures

No 7: Cathodic protection of early steel framed buildings

No 8: Cathodic protection of steel in concrete - frequently asked questions

No 9: Electrochemical Realkalisation of Steel Reinforced Concrete - A State of the Art Report

No 10: Stray Current

No 11: Impressed Current Anodes for the Cathodic Protection of Atmospherically Exposed Concrete

CPD Seminars

The CPA regularly hosts series of nationwide seminars, which are approved by the Construction CPD Certification Service and are normally free of charge. These seminars provide a a means of disseminating valuable technical information to decision makers in the construction industry.

There is also a shorter presentation which can be undertaken to smaller audiences of half a dozen individuals which are also eligible for CPD . For more details or to book a presentation ring 01252 357834.

Other USEFUL publications

Design Manual for Road and Bridges

The CPA assisted the Highways Agency in the preparation of the following document:  Volume 3 Section 3 Part 3 deals with Cathodic protection for use in reinforced concrete highway structures. Copies are freely downloadable from the Highways Agencies website. Click here

Standards for Repair and Protection of Concrete

New British Standards for concrete repair resulting from Europe wide standardisation are being introduced. In an industry that has previously operated without standards, the arrival of mandatory British Standards is very significant.  Useful updates on the introduction and progress on the standards is available as free downloads on this website "Publications". 

Corrosion in masonry clad early 20th century steel framed buildings (Peter Gibbs)

Technical Advice Note 20, Historic Scotland, Edinburgh, 2000  (£15 plus p+p)
Corrosion in Masonry Clad Early Twentieth Century Steel Framed Buildings - Technical Advice Note 20. A guide drawing together existing information on current methodologies of repair and presenting details of newer technologies. This is not available via CPA, please contact Historic Scotland on tel: 0131 668 8638 www.historic-scotland.gov.uk 

Electrochemical rehabilitation methods for reinforced concrete structures - A state of the art report

J Mietz (Ed) European Federation of Corrosion Publications Number 24, London 1998 ISBN 1 86125 082 7 (£15 plus p+p)
This is not available via CPA, please contact Maney Publishing, Suite 1C, Joseph's Well, Hanover Walk, Leeds LS3 1AB, Tel: 0113 243 2800 and fax : 0113 3868178 Email: maney@maney.co.uk

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