Track 1: Effects of Climate Change in Warm Weather Coastal Regions

General Abstract

Concrete Material Degradation in Tropical and Urban Climates

Presenter(s)

• IM

  Irene Matteini

Session Chair(s)

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  Nancy Rankin, AIA/Leed AP

  Principal
  John G. Waite Associates, Architects

Co-Author:
Gina L. Crevello, MSc
Principal
Echem Consultants LLC

Climatic patterns in urban and tropical environments can cause vast ranges in material degradation of reinforced concrete structures. Increases in unusual weather activity, storm surges and increases in temperatures are impacting the rates of corrosion material kinetics. This presentation will review deterioration modeling that is anticipated to occur in relation to reinforced concrete material degradation and will discuss options for preventative repair to existing and current landmark structures. Case studies and hypothetical models will be used to illustrate increased material degradation activity.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how temperature and environmental changes impact reinforced concrete corrosion
• Identify deterioration models that can assist in understanding corrosion performance
• Understand current test methods required for for inputs in durability models
• Identifiy appropriate monitoring methods for long-term performance and long-term repair solutions for concrete structures