Carbonation modelling and reliability analysis of RC structures made from blended cements

Author(s): M. Chromá, P. Rovnaník, B. Teplý
Paper category: Workshop
Book title: International RILEM Workshop on Performance Based Evaluation and Indicators for Concrete Durability
Editor(s): V. Baroghel-Bouny, C. Andrade, R. Torrent, K. Scrivener
ISBN: 978-2-912143-95-2
Pages: 319 - 325
Total Pages: 7
Language: English

Abstract: 
The concept of "effective" water-cement ratio known as k-value concept for concretes with supplementary cementing materials (SCMs) incorporated in EN 206 is discussed together with an analytical model for carbonation progress. Concerning uncertainties of concrete mixture, carbon dioxide concentration and other input data, the statistical description of carbonation progress is gained. This allows for the calculation of relevant reliability index for different service lifes, considering the time of initiation of rebar corrosion as a limiting condition. An effective simulation technique is utilized in order to enhance the tools for durability design.

Online publication: 2007
Publication Type: full_text
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