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Information Paper 3/06 Part 1 Reinforced concrete service life design. Overview
Publication Year
2006
Document Status
Current
Abstract
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 clients' requirements for service life, functionality and maintenance. Includes best practice guidance for undertaking a client brief designing for durability and effective execution and maintenance. The guidance is combined with the output from specialised models for concrete deterioration to provide a holistic service life design system.
Author
Nolan, E. et al
ISBN
9781860819063
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
IHS BRE Press
The Capitol Building
Bracknell
BRE
UK
