Original scientific paper

Mathematical model for durability design of reinforced concrete structures

Dubravka Bjegović ; Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, CROATIA
Vedrana Krstić ; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA
Dunja Mikulić ; Department for Concrete and Masonry Structures, Civil Engineering Institute of Croatia, Zagreb, CROATIA
Jure Radić ; Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, CROATIA
Vinko Čandrlić ; Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, CROATIA

Abstract

After twenty or thirty years of service reinforced concrete structures may be in a condition that leads towards their structural failure. It is not due to design or construction faults, but due to severe environmental conditions which may cause considerable concrete and reinforcement damage. In this paper a proposal for durability design of reinforced concrete structures in aggressive environment is given. According to this proposal, the damage is anticipated already at the design phase and thus, the impact of environmental influences is considerably reduced during the service life of the structures. In this way, the least probable structural damage resulting from the effect of special environmental loads can be provided already in the design phase.

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Hrčak ID:

319325

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/319325

Publication date:

9.7.1998.

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