Li, C Q (1997) Deterioration of concrete building structures. Building Research & Information, 25(4), pp. 196-201. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
This paper discusses the theories and designs for the structural reliability and durability of reinforced concrete structures over time. The author considers the benefits of assessing deterioration of structural performance over time in order to have a rational and cost-effective maintenance strategy. The paper focuses on how to assess building structural performance and hence predict the appropriate maintenance intervals. Ongoing research activities in structural durability are discussed. More research is required to develop design tools to model expectations of required performance exists throughout the service life of structures.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | durability; life cycle performance; maintenance strategies; service life prediction; structural reliability |
| Index terms: | reinforced concrete, service life prediction, structural reliability, service life, deterioration, strategy, life cycle, durability |
| Subjects: | asset management, management, health safety and environment, building materials, material degradation and durability, value management, reliability engineering |
| Topics: | Project Management, Construction Materials, Engineering Principles, Business Strategy, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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