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Concrete Technology and Durability

Overview

The durability of concrete in structures is the key consideration for designers when considering asset management and overall life cycle costs and sustainability. Many infrastructure and building projects have specific conditions during construction and in service which can have significant impact on the durability and therefore, the service life and operational and maintenance costs, of a structure. Ensuring or extending the life of a structure is a key aspect of a structure’s sustainability. Different concretes face different durability issues depending on the in situ environmental conditions and the mechanical properties involved.

We provide comprehensive services to support the design, specification and use of concrete and construction materials in building and infrastructure projects having specific constraints. Our performance-based advice makes for a range of durability and constructability requirements and alternative approaches. 

Example Projects

  • Lead Durability and Materials Consultant - Western Tunnel Package Bid -
    John Holland/CPB
  • Lead Durability Consultant - TSE (Sydney Metro) - John Holland/CPB
  • Strategic and Durability Advice - Hynds Pipes - New Zealand
  • North West Rail Link Sydney - SMEC - Durability advice
  • Vehicle Access and Pedestrian Safety Project - Sydney Opera House -
    Durability and Concrete Technology Advice
  • Durability Issues - Melbourne Westgate Tunnel - CPB
  • Lead Durability Consultant - Rocklea to Darra Project - Queensland TMR

Key Durability Factors

Tidal Zone

Deflection 

Environmental Conditions

Concrete Toughness 

Drying Shrinkage

Cracking

Aggressive Ground

Axial Shortening

Sulfate Attack

Marine Environment

Sustainability

High Load Conditions

Water Tightness

Acid Sulfate

Design Life

Heat of Hydration

Curing

Carbonation

Steel Corrosion

Chemical Attack

Voiding 

Abrasion

Joint Movement

Sorptivity and Permeability

Chloride Ion Diffusion

ASR 

Slab Flatness

Chemical Attack

Contact Us

DMC Advisory

daksh@dmcadv.com.au 0419 111 764

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