Enhancing Durability - Forensic Investigation of Deteriorating Structures
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Bibliographic Details
| Author(s): |
Jonathan G. M. Wood
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| Medium: | conference paper | ||||
| Language(s): | English | ||||
| Conference: | IABSE Conference: Assessment, Upgrading and Refurbishment of Infrastructures, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 6-8 May 2013 | ||||
| Published in: | IABSE Conference, Rotterdam, May 2013 | ||||
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| Page(s): | 206-207 | ||||
| Total no. of pages: | 8 | ||||
| Year: | 2013 | ||||
| DOI: | 10.2749/222137813806735480 | ||||
| Abstract: |
Forensic Engineering investigation of premature deterioration and, in extremes cases collapse, of concrete structures shows that the Eurocode theories for ‘probability’ of failure and ‘design life’ do not relate to reality for concrete. Design and construction need to be refocused on materials, detailing, site practice and quality control based on lessons from investigation of structures whose inadequate performance has led to premature replacement. These investigations can also provide the basis for predicting and extending the service life of our deteriorating concrete infrastructure. |
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| Keywords: |
design concrete bridges design life deterioration heritage collapses appraisal remedial works construction practice
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