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3. Concrete durability
3.1 Origins of property degradation
From the moment they are built, reinforced concrete structures can begin to deteriorate in one form or another as a result of exposure to the environment (e.g. temperature, humidity and cyclic loads). . The service life of a component ends when it can no longer meet its functional and performance requirements, when it becomes obsolete, or when maintenance costs become excessive.
The main mechanisms (factors) that can lead to the premature...
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Concrete – Specification, performance, production and compliance. - NF EN 206 - 2014
- Cement – Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements. - NF EN 197-1 - 2012
- Steel for reinforced concrete – Weldable steels – Part 1: bars and crowns. - NF A 35-080 - 2020
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