COST-EFFECTIVE ENHANCEMENT OF DURABILITY OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES B INTELLIGENT USE OF STAINLESS STEEL REINFORCEMENT

摘要: Reinforced concrete has been used successfully in the constructio industry since beginning of this Century. At present a large number reinforced commercial buildings, domestic dwellings, ma structures, bridges, etc., are starting to show serious signs deterioration, particularly those over 30 years age. This deterioration is mainly caused by corrosion reinforcement. annual cost repair work on structures now exces US$5 billion Western Europe alone. Stainless steel reinforceme products have developed considerably and wide range alloys t offer total solution for providing corrosion-free structures. The paper presents both capital life-cycle analysis case when stainless combination with carbon bars repairs. pape also focuses unfounded fear using same structure. Further, s that intelligent use (use i critical areas due or accessibility) deteriorated cost-effective option considering various rehabilitation alternatives. For coverin abstract see ITRD E117314.