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1 online resource (157 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; About the authors; 1: Introduction; What is built infrastructure?; Construction materials and methods of construction; Ageing; Historical context; Built for a finite life; Impact of ageing; Key issues to be addressed in this book; References; 2: Contrasting Design Life with Service Life -- effects of ageing; Introduction; Design Life; Service Life; Second-generation infrastructure; Conclusion; References; 3: Mechanisms of ageing; Introduction; Macro- to nano-scale; Case example: size range scaling effects |
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Pathways to ageingMechanisms of ageing; Physical interaction; Abrasion; Freeze-thaw; Crystallisation; Temperature; Permeability; Moisture; Ultraviolet light; Biological interaction; Timber; Fungi; Beetles; Termites; Teredo; Crustaceans; Sulphate-reducing bacteria and sulphate-oxidising bacteria; Biofilms; Structural degradation; Chemical; Hydrolysis; Oxidation; Acids; Alkalis; Ozone; Solvents, fuels, alcohols, ketones, esters and aromatics; Mechanical; Surface wear due to abrasion; Cavitation; Dynamic actions; Shrinkage/swelling; Environmental stress cracking; Creep; Electrochemical corrosion |
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Atmospheric corrosionGalvanic corrosion; Pitting and crevice corrosion; Concentration cells; pH; Corrosion combined with physical processes; Microbial corrosion; High temperature corrosion; Stray-current and interference corrosion; Corrosion of steel in reinforced concrete; Conclusion; References; 4: Environmental exposure; Introduction; Macro-environment; Characterising the macro-environment; Comparison of two different macro-environments; Meso-environment; Airborne salts; Airborne pollutants; Ultraviolet radiation; Surface wetness; Underground exposure; Acidity; Microbiological |
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Oxygen contentStray current corrosion; Ground salinity; Sulphates; 'Soft' water; Meso-environmental mapping; Micro-environment; Microclimates within a bridge; Microclimates within a wharf; Underground within marine sediments; Urban influences on the microclimate; References; 5: Predictive modelling of ageing; Introduction; Why utilise predictive models?; Types of infrastructure predictive ageing models; Sit and wait; Empirical; Deterministic; Mechanistic; Probabilistic; Reliability of ageing infrastructure; Multi-scale; Damage simulation and visualisation in 3D; Conclusion; References |
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6: Whole-of-life engineering for ageing infrastructureIntroduction; Planning phase; Design phase; Concept design; Design Life requirements; Durability design methodology; Assessment of macro-environments; Categorisation of asset elements -- asset register; Assessment of deterioration mechanisms; Durability risk assessment; Performance criteria and future predictions; Options analysis and decision-making; Durability management plan; Collaboration for effective outcomes; Detailed design; Construction; Operations; Decommissioning/disposal/reuse; Conclusion; References |
| Summary |
The book addresses the problem of ageing infrastructure and how ageing can reduce the service life below expected levels. The rate of ageing is affected by the type of construction material, environmental exposure, function of the infrastructure, and loading: each of these factors is considered in the assessment of ageing. How do international design codes address ageing? Predictive models of ageing behaviour are available and the different types (empirical, deterministic, and probabilistic)are discussed in a whole-of-life context. Life cycle plans, initiated at the design stage, can ensure that the design life is met, while optimising the management of the asset: reducing life cycle costs and reducing the environmental footprint due to less maintenance/remediation interventions andfewer unplanned stoppages and delays. Health monitoring of infrastructure can be conducted via implanted probes (wired or wireless) or by non-destructive testing that can routinely measure the durability, loading, and exposure environments at key locations around the facility. Routine monitoring can trigger preventative maintenance that can extend the life of the infrastructure and minimise unplanned and reactive remediation, while also providing ongoing data that can be utilised towards more durable future construction. Future infrastructure will need to be safe and durable, financially and environmentally sustainable over the lifecycle, thereby raising socio-economic wellbeing. The book concludes by discussing the key impacting factors that will need to be addressed. The author brings a strong academic and industry background to present a resource for academics and practitioners wishing to address the ageing of built infrastructure |
| Notes |
7: Health monitoring and intervention strategies |
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Print version record |
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Weathering of buildings.
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Building materials -- Service life.
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Product life cycle.
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durability.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Civil -- Transport.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Structural.
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Building materials -- Service life
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Product life cycle
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Weathering of buildings
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Blin, édéric
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| ISBN |
9780429849527 |
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0429849524 |
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