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.
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
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