Service life, sustainability and resilience – a holistic strategy dealing with marine concrete structures

Author(s): N. X. Han (Invited speaker) , F. Xing
Paper category: Proceedings
Book title: Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Concrete under Severe Conditions – Environment and Loading
Editor(s): Z.J. Li, W. Sun, C.W. Miao, K.Sakai, O.E. Gjørv, N.Banthia
ISBN: 978-2-35158-124-7
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-134-6
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2013
Pages: 547-562
Total Pages: 16
Language : English

Abstract: On the basis of the traditional principle of service life consideration for marine concrete structures, by including the aspects pertinent to sustainability and resilience issues, a highly integrated philosophy and methodology are highlighted in this paper, where confusion and challenge concerning the implementation of this newly proposed principle in practice are dealt with. Research programs to handle this challenge, which are carried out recently at Shenzhen University, are outlined. Furthermore, barriers and future development about the service life consideration in the proposed framework are addressed. It is believed that the proposed philosophy and principle could lead to a more sensible and fruitful research and development in the future.

Online publication : 2013
Publication type : full_text
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