Abstract
Reinforced concrete (RC) structures in marine environments are susceptible to deterioration caused by corrosion of reinforcing steel. Various measures can be employed to protect RC structures against corrosion and prevent deterioration. The measures increase the initial cost of a RC structure but reduce costs associated with its future service life. Thus, a cost-effective solution can only be determined on a life-cycle cost basis. Obviously, results of a life-cycle cost analysis depend on the predictive models used to describe corrosion initiation, propagation, and corresponding deterioration. The paper examines the influence of various predictive models on results of life-cycle cost analysis. Serviceability failure due to excessive corrosion-induced cracking is considered. © 2008 Taylor & Francis Group, London.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Life-Cycle Civil Engineering |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, Varenna, Lake Como, Italy, June 10-14, 2008 |
| Editors | Fabio Biondini, Dan M Frangopol |
| Place of Publication | Boca Raton |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Pages | 247-252 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780415468572 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Event | First International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering - Varenna, Lake Como, Italy Duration: 11 Jun 2008 → 14 Jun 2008 |
Conference
| Conference | First International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering |
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| Abbreviated title | IALCCE '08 |
| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Varenna, Lake Como |
| Period | 11/06/08 → 14/06/08 |
Keywords
- CYCLE COST
