Deterioration of Reinforced Concrete Structures due to Chemical–Physical Phenomena: Model-Based Simulation
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 17, Issue 3
Abstract
The deterioration process of reinforced concrete structures due to chemical–physical phenomena can be profitably analyzed by means of model-based simulations, performed by using a mathematical/numerical approach. In this work both the model of humidity, pollutant and temperature diffusion, and the mechanical damage approach have been applied to some real cases with the aim of establishing a possible develop-line for the analysis of degradation that can be applied to real engineering structures. The intend is the evaluation of the structural safety and the prediction of the expected service life of reinforced concrete structures.
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Acknowledgments
Thanks are due to Professor Renato Vitaliani and Ing. Roberto Scotta for their profitable collaboration in the progress of the research and to Ing. Giovanni Pezzini for his contribution in developing the first example during preparation of his degree thesis.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 17 • Issue 3 • June 2005
Pages: 313 - 319
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Received: Apr 6, 2004
Accepted: Apr 6, 2004
Published online: Jun 1, 2005
Published in print: Jun 2005
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Note. Associate Editor: Yunping Xi
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