Long-Term Effects in Structures: Background and Recent Developments

This article addresses the often overlooked but critical long-term factors of creep, shrinkage, ageing and corrosion in civil engineering structures. The paper emphasizes their substantial impact on structural mechanical resistance and safety, drawing attention to key examples like the Civic Tower i...

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Main Authors: Alen Harapin, Marino Jurišić, Neda Bebek, Marina Sunara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/6/2352