Review article

New approach to ensuring durability of structures

Jure Radić ; Institut IGH dd
Jelena Bleiziffer ; Institut IGH dd
Ivan Kalafatić ; Građevinski fakultet Zagreb

Abstract

The authors analyze provisions of new Croatian regulations for concrete, masonry, wooden and steel structures, and steel-concrete composite structures, and this in the light of requirements for achieving and proving durability. Main principles adopted in durability analysis and durability proving are explained, and recommendations are given for the use of specified and other models, with an emphasis on possible improvements in the future, especially with regard to regulations on structural maintenance.

Keywords

structure; durability; useful life; design; realization; maintenance; regulations

Hrčak ID:

61908

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/61908

Publication date:

1.12.2010.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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