Expected implications of climate change on the corrosion of structures

Expected implications of climate change on the corrosion of structures

Sousa, M. L. (European Commission - Joint Research Centre)
Dimova, S. (European Commission - Joint Research Centre)
Athanasopoulou, A. (European Commission - Joint Research Centre)
Rianna, G. (Fondazione Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici)
Mercogliano, P. (Fondazione Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici)
Villani, V. (Fondazione Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici)
Nogal Macho, M. (TU Delft Integral Design & Management)
Gervasio, H. (Universidade de Coimbra)
Neves, L. (University of Nottingham)

2020

The report presents the work of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) scientific network on adaptation of structural design to climate change addressing the expected implications of a changing climate on the corrosion of structures.
The work first outlines recent EU policies supporting the sustainability and climate resilience of infrastructure and buildings. It is highlighted how the construction sector is encouraged to adopt more sustainable and circular economic practices, extend the lifetime of buildings and strive for better performance of buildings and infrastructure throughout their life cycle. The ongoing action plan to adapt European standards to a changing climate is emphasised.
The report evaluates the expected variations in climatic factors causing corrosion, provides a state-of-the-art review on climate change induced corrosion of reinforced concrete and steel structures, and presents recent works on the corrosion impact, the costs and effectiveness of adaptation strategies. The effects of corrosion on the seismic performance of structures is addressed as well.
In conclusion, this report presents the scientific and technical background to study the expected implications of climate change on the corrosion of structures. The work intends to stimulate debate on the subject, identify further research needs, and serve as a basis for the development of further work relevant to the adaptation to climate change of European standards and policies.

Climate change
Climate adaptation
corrosion
Structures

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https://doi.org/10.2760/05229

European Union, Luxembourg

978-92-76-20782-5

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© 2020 M. L. Sousa, S. Dimova, A. Athanasopoulou, G. Rianna, P. Mercogliano, V. Villani, M. Nogal Macho, H. Gervasio, L. Neves, More Authors