Measurable parameters for performance of correded and repaired RC beams under load

Structural engineers and asset managers rely on measurable parameters developed by researchers to predict residual load-bearing capacities of corroding in-service RC structures and to assess repair-effectiveness. Laboratory research that was used to develop these measurable parameters varied between researchers and in most cases, did not represent in-service conditions. As a result, they found different relations between measurable and non-measurable parameters which are unsafe and/or engineers find difficult to apply to in-service structures. A holistic research that emulates in-service conditions was therefore developed. Parameters that were looked at were corrosion crack widths and longitudinal strains together with their derivatives.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Civil Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

2010

Author dc:creator

• Malumbela, Goitseone

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Alexander, Mark Gavin
• Moyo, Pilate

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11419

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/11419