Preface and acknowledgements |
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Nomenclature |
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1.1 Challenges when predicting the service life of reinforced concrete structures |
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1.2 Progress in test methods for measuring chloride transport |
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1.3 Mathematical models for describing chloride transport |
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5 | (1) |
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1.4 Prediction of the service life of structures in chloride-exposed environments |
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1.5 The structure of this book |
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2 Chloride transport in concrete |
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2.2 Chloride concentrations |
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2.3 Chloride binding/interaction and binding capacity |
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2.3.1 Linear chloride binding |
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2.3.2 Non-linear chloride binding |
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2.3.3 Chloride-binding capacity |
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11 | (1) |
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12 | (7) |
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2.4.1 Diffusion function and Fick's first law |
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2.4.2 Steady-state diffusion and dimensions of the diffusion coefficient |
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2.4.3 Non-steady-state diffusion |
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18 | (1) |
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2.5.2 Steady-state migration |
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2.5.3 Non-steady-state migration |
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2.6 Diffusion and migration |
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2.6.1 Combined diffusion and migration |
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2.6.2 Steady-state process of diffusion and migration |
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2.6.3 Non-steady-state process of diffusion and migration |
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25 | (2) |
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3 Test methods and their precision |
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3.2 Conventional test methods |
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3.2.1 Diffusion cell test |
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3.2.2 Immersion and ponding tests |
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3.3 Accelerated test methods |
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3.3.1 Rapid chloride permeability test (Coulomb test) |
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3.3.2 Potential diffusion index test |
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36 | (1) |
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3.3.3 Steady-state migration test |
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37 | (1) |
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3.3.4 Non-steady-state migration test |
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41 | (2) |
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3.4 Test methods for in situ applications |
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3.4.1 Use of chloride concentration profiles in concrete |
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3.4.2 Use of accelerated chloride migration tests |
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45 | (6) |
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3.4.3 Use of electrical resistance measurements |
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3.4.4 Discussion of in situ methods |
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3.5 Inter-laboratory comparison |
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3.5.1 Nordic inter-laboratory comparison |
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3.5.2 European inter-laboratory comparison (CHLORTEST) |
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3.5.3 International inter-laboratory comparison (RILEM) |
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3.6 Precision of the laboratory test methods |
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3.6.1 Results of the Nordic inter-laboratory comparison |
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3.6.2 Results of the European inter-laboratory comparison (CHLORTEST) |
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3.6.3 Results of the international inter-laboratory comparison (RILEM) |
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3.6.4 Summary of the precision results |
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3.7 Relationships between the results of the different test methods |
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3.7.1 Effect of concrete age on the test results |
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3.7.2 Relationship between the results of the diffusion and migration tests |
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3.7.3 Relationship between the results of the resistivity and diffusion/migration tests |
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3.7.4 Relationship between laboratory tests and in-field performance |
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4 Modelling of chloride ingress |
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4.2 Principles of the ingress process |
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4.2.1 Concrete as an ingress medium |
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4.2.2 The concrete pore solution |
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4.2.3 The exposure conditions |
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4.2.4 The ingress process |
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4.3 `Fundamentals' of ingress models |
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4.3.1 Mass balance equations |
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4.3.3 Interaction/binding |
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4.4 Chloride-ingress models based on Fick's second law |
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4.4.2 Error function complement (erfc) model with constant D and Cs |
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4.4.3 Error function complement (erfc) model with time-dependent Da and constant Csa |
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4.4.4 Ψ model with time-dependent Da and Cs |
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4.4.5 Error function complement (erfc) model with time-dependent Da and Csa |
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4.4.6 Numerical models with time-dependent D and Cs |
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4.4.7 Boundary conditions in models based on Fick's second law |
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4.4.8 Conclusions on models based on Fick's second law |
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4.5 Chloride-ingress models based on flux equations |
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4.5.2 Boundary conditions in physical models |
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4.5.3 Models based on Fick's first law, without convection |
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4.5.4 Models based on Fick's first law, with convection |
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4.5.5 Models based on the Nernst-Planck equation |
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4.5.6 Conclusions on models based on flux equations |
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5 Sensitivity analysis and tests of chloride-ingress models |
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5.2 Probabilistic sensitivity analysis - examples |
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5.2.1 Methodology for sensitivity analysis |
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5.2.2 Application of the methodology in the error function complement (erfc) model |
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5.2.3 Application of the methodology in the LEO model |
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5.2.4 Application of the methodology in the MsDiff model |
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5.3 Long-term sensitivity of error function complement (erfc) models |
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5.3.1 Mathematical expressions |
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5.3.2 Sensitivity of various parameters in the prediction of chloride concentration |
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5.3.3 The effect of different parameters on the sensitivity |
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5.3.5 Combined uncertainty of models for predicting chloride concentration |
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5.4 First comparison of predictions from early exposure data |
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144 | (5) |
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5.4.2 The test environments |
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5.5 Second comparison of predictions from early exposure data |
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5.5.1 Objectives and overview of work performed |
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5.5.2 Establishment of criteria for benchmarking |
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5.5.3 Selection of profiles and documentation prepared for benchmarking |
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5.5.4 Selection of models |
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5.5.6 Comparison of results |
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5.5.7 Some examples of results |
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5.5.8 Analysis of all predictions |
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5.5.9 Final comments on the benchmarking evaluation of models |
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166 | (1) |
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5.6 Validation against long-term exposure data |
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5.6.1 Data collected over 10 years of exposure in a marine environment |
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5.6.2 Data collected over 10 years of exposure in a road environment |
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5.6.3 Data from real structures |
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5.7.1 Conclusions on the sensitivity analysis of the models |
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5.7.2 Conclusions on the benchmarking models |
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192 | (1) |
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5.7.3 Conclusions on the validation against long-term exposure data |
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6 Overall discussion and conclusions |
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6.1 Concretes in chloride environments |
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6.2 Summary of frequently used test methods |
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6.2.1 The immersion test (NT BUILD 443) |
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6.2.2 The rapid chloride permeability test (RCPT) |
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196 | (1) |
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6.2.3 The rapid chloride migration (RCM) test (NT BUILD 492) |
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6.2.4 The steady-state migration test |
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6.2.5 The resistivity test |
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6.2.6 In situ test methods |
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6.3 Recommended test methods |
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6.4 Interpretation of the test results |
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6.4.1 Results of the immersion test (NT BUILD 443) |
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6.4.2 Results of the rapid chloride migration (RCM) test |
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6.4.3 Results of the resistivity test |
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6.5 Conclusions on prediction models |
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6.6.1 How to set acceptance criteria |
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6.7 General remarks and recommendations for further progress |
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Appendix: test methods for determining the resistance of concrete to chloride ingress |
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A3 Test specimens in general |
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A4.2 Reagents and equipment |
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A4.3 Preparation of the test specimen |
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A4.5 Expression of results |
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A5 Rapid chloride migration (RCM) test |
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A5.2 Reagents and equipment |
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A5.3 Preparation of the test specimen |
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A5.5 Expression of results |
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A6.3 Preparation of the test specimen |
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A6.5 Expression of results |
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A8 Modifications of the test procedures |
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Bibliography |
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Index |
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