Title:
Design Durability Assurance Experiences on Infrastructure Projects in Australia
Author(s):
Warren Green, David McDonald, John Kwong, and Christopher Lim
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
47
Issue:
5
Appears on pages(s):
41-49
Keywords:
material, structure, assessment, environment
DOI:
10.14359/51746776
Date:
5/1/2025
Abstract:
The combined effects of structural loads and environmental exposure determine the performance of structures or structural components. Durability planning is a process of achieving durability through appropriate design, construction, and maintenance. As the authors demonstrate through case studies of projects completed in Australia, the central objective is to select the most cost-effective combination of materials to achieve the required design life.
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