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This guide has been written to provide conceptual and procedural guidance for the application of quality management systems in the field of concrete construction. Modern construction requires more and more specialized expert knowledge and involves an increasing number of participants in the construction process, such as architects, designers, material producers and contractors. The quality of the construction depends on the quality of the work of each participant and, in particular, on the organization and flow of information at the interfaces between these participants.

This report provides a technical survey of the most common coating protection systems for steel reinforcement, the use of which is rapidly increasing at present. The text also evaluates the practical effect of the systems and is the result of a research project conducted by a CEB task group which was specifically assembled to address the need for more information in this subject area.

This design guide is based on a safety concept using partial safety factors taken from the CEB/FIB Model Code 1990, and it covers all loading situations and failure models. It is valid for expansion, undercut and headed anchors, and is applicable to both new structures and the repair and strengthening of existing structures.

This detailed guide is designed to enable the reader to understand the relative importance of the numerous parameters involved in seismic design and the relationships between them, as well as the motivations behind the choices adopted by the codes.

The economic consequences and loss of life make earthquake disasters catastrophic anywhere in the world. Seismic retrofitting, or repair, of buildings is an essential component for mitigating the effects of earthquakes. This state-of-the-art report reviews and introduces the latest design concepts and methods for seismic retrofitting throughout the world, with emphasis on the use of fastening systems.