Abstract
In the present paper a parametric study is conducted based on an existing finite element based model. The influence of cover layer, reinforcement diameter and water-to-cement ratio is compared to a possible scatter in the results due to insufficient knowledge about the distribution of the corrosion current density along the circumference of the reinforcement. Simulations show that the scatter has a greater influence on the results than changing the parameters wherefore it is concluded that further investigation of the non-uniform deposition of corrosion products is essential to better understand and predict the durability of a given structure.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2013 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | First International Conference on Concrete Sustainability - Tokyo, Japan Duration: 27 May 2013 → 29 May 2013 Conference number: 1 http://www.jci-iccs13.jp/ |
Conference
| Conference | First International Conference on Concrete Sustainability |
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| Number | 1 |
| Country/Territory | Japan |
| City | Tokyo |
| Period | 27/05/2013 → 29/05/2013 |
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Keywords
- Non-uniform corrosion
- Reinforced concrete
- Concrete cover cracking
- Numerical modeling
- Parameter study
- Finite element method