Limitations in Modelling Reinforced Concrete Durability
The design processes for reinforced concrete are changing. More often, durability targets are being achieved by using modelling. This paper compares some of the models available and the precision undertaken to obtain the data that underpins the calculations, and it reflects on the change in the envi...
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| description | The design processes for reinforced concrete are changing. More often, durability targets are being achieved by using modelling. This paper compares some of the models available and the precision undertaken to obtain the data that underpins the calculations, and it reflects on the change in the environment that is known to be occurring. In addition, a review of the sustainability implications of durability is considered. It is concluded that there may be more sustainable methods to achieve a long life than simply increasing cement contents and covers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a99141734ea54ce5b86ddb31bda411fd2023-11-23T15:40:36ZengMDPI AGCorrosion and Materials Degradation2624-55582022-06-013332033210.3390/cmd3030019Limitations in Modelling Reinforced Concrete DurabilityChris Atkins0Paul Lambert1Technical Principal, Materials and Corrosion Technology, Mott MacDonald, Altrincham WA14 1ES, UKCentre for Infrastructure Management, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S1 1WB, UKThe design processes for reinforced concrete are changing. More often, durability targets are being achieved by using modelling. This paper compares some of the models available and the precision undertaken to obtain the data that underpins the calculations, and it reflects on the change in the environment that is known to be occurring. In addition, a review of the sustainability implications of durability is considered. It is concluded that there may be more sustainable methods to achieve a long life than simply increasing cement contents and covers.https://www.mdpi.com/2624-5558/3/3/19modellingdurabilityconcretesustainability |
| spellingShingle | Chris Atkins Paul Lambert Limitations in Modelling Reinforced Concrete Durability Corrosion and Materials Degradation modelling durability concrete sustainability |
| title | Limitations in Modelling Reinforced Concrete Durability |
| title_full | Limitations in Modelling Reinforced Concrete Durability |
| title_fullStr | Limitations in Modelling Reinforced Concrete Durability |
| title_full_unstemmed | Limitations in Modelling Reinforced Concrete Durability |
| title_short | Limitations in Modelling Reinforced Concrete Durability |
| title_sort | limitations in modelling reinforced concrete durability |
| topic | modelling durability concrete sustainability |
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