Book Description

Part 1 of this information paper provides an overview of a service life design system developed by BRE for reinforced concrete structures. This system can be used to assist structural designers in meeting their client's requirements for service life, functionality and maintenance. It includes best practice guidance for undertaking a client brief, designing for durability and effective execution and maintenance. 8 pages.

The guidance in all three parts is combined
with the output from specialised models for
concrete deterioration to provide a holistic
service life design system. Part 2 focuses on
optimising the durability design for a structure
and Part 3 covers service life forecasting and
enhancement.

Contents of Part 1:
Introduction
Overview of the service life design process
Client brief requirements
Environmental loads
Design for durability and service life
The design process
Maintenance strategy
Concluding remarks
References and further reading