Title
The DuraCrete approach
Author
Siemes, A.J.M.
TNO Bouw
Contributor
Faber, M.H. (editor)
Publication year
2001
Abstract
In the past years much efforts have been spent on a new design approach for the durability of existing and new concrete structures. The results of these efforts can be seen in recent work of several international scientific committees of Rilem, CEB, CIB and FIER These have finally resulted in the Brite/Euram project DuraCrete where a design manual has been developed for a service life design of concrete structures. The new design method is based on performances (both serviceability and ultimate limit states), reliability and a distinct design service life. This is in contrast with the conventional design approach, that is based on deem-to-satisfy rules, mainly to prevent degradation of the concrete.
Subject
Architecture and Building
Service life
Durability
Stochastic
Design
New structures
Existing structures
Concrete.
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TNO identifier
329959
Publisher
Institut für Baustatik und Konstruktion, Juni, Zürich
Source
Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance Planning. Proceedings to International Workshop, 14-15 December 2000, 25-35
Document type
conference paper