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This paper discusses the theories and designs for the structural reliability and durability of reinforced concrete structures over time. The author considers the benefits of assessing deterioration of structural performance over time in order to have a rational and cost-effective maintenance strategy. The paper focuses on how to assess building structural performance and hence predict the appropriate maintenance intervals. Ongoing research activities in structural durability are discussed. More research is required to develop design tools to model expectations of required performance exists throughout the service life of structures. Cet expose examine les theories et conceptions concernant la fiabilite structurale et la durabilite des ossatures en beton arme au cours du temps. L'auteur considere les avantages d'une estimation de la tenue structurale au cours du temps, en vue d'elaborer une strategie d'entretien rationuelle et economique. L'expose est centre sur la facon d'evaluer la tenue structurale des batiments et, par suite, de predire des periodicites d'entretien appropriees. Les activites de recherche en cours sur la durabilite structurale sont examinees. Des recherches plus poussees sont necessaires pour mettre au point des outils aptes a modeliser les objectifs vises en matiere de tenue des ossatures pendant leur duree de service.
This paper discusses the theories and designs for the structural reliability and durability of reinforced concrete structures over time. The author considers the benefits of assessing deterioration of structural performance over time in order to have a rational and cost-effective maintenance strategy. The paper focuses on how to assess building structural performance and hence predict the appropriate maintenance intervals. Ongoing research activities in structural durability are discussed. More research is required to develop design tools to model expectations of required performance exists throughout the service life of structures. Cet expose examine les theories et conceptions concernant la fiabilite structurale et la durabilite des ossatures en beton arme au cours du temps. L'auteur considere les avantages d'une estimation de la tenue structurale au cours du temps, en vue d'elaborer une strategie d'entretien rationuelle et economique. L'expose est centre sur la facon d'evaluer la tenue structurale des batiments et, par suite, de predire des periodicites d'entretien appropriees. Les activites de recherche en cours sur la durabilite structurale sont examinees. Des recherches plus poussees sont necessaires pour mettre au point des outils aptes a modeliser les objectifs vises en matiere de tenue des ossatures pendant leur duree de service.
Deterioration of concrete building structures
Li, C. Q. (author)
Building Research & Information ; 25 ; 196-201
1997-07-01
6 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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