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Barriers to the Prediction of Service Life of Inorganic Materials
Abstract The service life prediction of inorganic materials is, at present, primarily deduced from studies on mechanical and chemical performance in given environments. Selected models of the behaviour of concrete structures are presented. They are either structural engineering models or materials science models. They can predict mechanical properties, frost resistance or behaviour regarding carbonation. The barriers to service life prediction are related to the complexity of multicomponent systems, to little known degradation mechanisms, to unsatisfactory accelerated tests and to insufficient preventive measures. Examples of chemical deterioration of concrete are given. They emphasize the need for more research in materials science and a closer collaboration between structural engineers and materials scientists.
Barriers to the Prediction of Service Life of Inorganic Materials
Abstract The service life prediction of inorganic materials is, at present, primarily deduced from studies on mechanical and chemical performance in given environments. Selected models of the behaviour of concrete structures are presented. They are either structural engineering models or materials science models. They can predict mechanical properties, frost resistance or behaviour regarding carbonation. The barriers to service life prediction are related to the complexity of multicomponent systems, to little known degradation mechanisms, to unsatisfactory accelerated tests and to insufficient preventive measures. Examples of chemical deterioration of concrete are given. They emphasize the need for more research in materials science and a closer collaboration between structural engineers and materials scientists.
Barriers to the Prediction of Service Life of Inorganic Materials
Regourd, Micheline (author)
1985-01-01
18 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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