Contribution of Physico-Chemical Diagnostic Methods to Assessment of Real Reinforced Concrete Structures

Abstract:

When assessing a condition of reinforced concrete structures the expert companies mostly place emphasis mainly on determination of material physico-chemical parameters (such as concrete strength parameters, reinforcement placing etc.). These figures are, of course, very important for example for structural analysis of a structure, but for complex assessment of a condition are these data fully insufficient. This article illustrates the role of physico-chemical analysis when assessing a condition of reinforced concrete structures using a specific example.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 253-255)
• Pages: 583-586
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.253-255.583
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Amos Dufka, Jiří Bydžovský
• Keywords: Condition Monitoring, Durability of Building, Lifetime Prediction

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