A practical multi-scale response sensitivity analysis method for reinforced concrete structures

Author(s):  
Lei Wang ◽  
Surong Huang ◽  
Quan Gu
PAMM ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 10553-10554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingolf G. Lepenies ◽  
Mike Richter ◽  
Bernd W. Zastrau

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 119-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mette Geiker ◽  
Alexander Michel ◽  
Michel D. Lepech ◽  
Jie Wu ◽  
Henrik Stang

This paper discusses the need for reliable and valid multi-scale and multi-physics prediction models to support the design of new as well as the assessment, maintenance, and repair of existing reinforced concrete structures. A multi-physics and multi-scale deterioration model for chloride-induced corrosion of reinforced concrete has been established. Ongoing work includes extension of the model to 3D as well as modelling of the impact of the steel-concrete interface characteristics and electrochemical potential on chloride thresholds. Identified challenges include, among others, the improved understanding and modelling of single- and multi-deterioration mechanisms, environmental exposure, and data for validation. We envision that next generation maintenance and management of reinforced concrete infrastructure will combine numerical simulations based on multi-scale and multi-physics principles and extensive in-situ monitoring, allowing continuous Bayesian updating of 4D simulations of functional performance.


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