Corrosion of concrete structures due to climate change

Corrosion of concrete structures due to climate change

Dimova, Silvia (European Commission - Joint Research Centre)
Polo López, Cristina S. (European Commission - Joint Research Centre)
Sousa, Maria Luísa (National Laboratory of Civil Engineering (LNEC))
Nogal Macho, M. (TU Delft Integral Design & Management)
Gervásio, Helena (Universidade de Coimbra)

Dimova, Silvia (editor)
Polo López, Cristina S. (editor)
Sousa, Maria Luísa (editor)

2024

Concrete is clearly one of the most predominant-used material in both residential and non-residential structures across Europe (Peled and Fishman, 2021). A reinforced concrete (RC) structure is expected to satisfy criteria for serviceability, structural integrity, and stability over its designed operational lifespan, without significant loss of utility or excessive unforeseen maintenance (for general requirements see also EN 1990). Comprehending the degradation mechanisms that impact these structures is essential for accurately estimating their service life and formulating cost-effective maintenance strategies. The main mechanisms responsible for concrete degradation include corrosion caused by carbonation and the presence of chloride ions, freeze-thaw cycles, sulphate attack and erosion due to high-velocity water flow, ice, or wind-blown sand.

adaptation to climate change
building
building safety
carbon neutrality
circular economy
concrete
corrosion
ecological footprint
energy efficiency
EU energy policy
EU policy
foresight
report
resistance of materials

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Impact of climate change on the corrosion of the European reinforced concrete building stock

EUR – Scientific and Technical Research series, 1831-9424

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book chapter

© 2024 Silvia Dimova, Cristina S. Polo López, Maria Luísa Sousa, M. Nogal Macho, Helena Gervásio