The Model Code 2010, fib Bulletin n. 66, in chapter 9, treats in a complete manner the problem of structural conservation by defining the activities aimed at maintaining a structure to a state which satisfies the defined performance requirements. Deterioration mechanism, deterioration level of materials and structural performance must be determined using appropriate models on the basis of the information obtained from: inspection, testing and monitoring activities, design, information upon previous interventions and environmental conditions. The approach recommended in the Model Code 2010 has been applied to a damaged reinforced concrete building, built in the fifties and now owned by the public administration, devoid of a Condition Control Plan in place. Following the Model Code suggested procedure, a diagnostic campaign, including several non destructive investigations such as visual inspection, magnetic bearing of reinforcement, sonic tests, rebound hammer test, has been carried out on a significant and safe sample of structural elements. Strategies adopted for building conservation and assessment are illustrated and discussed, along with outcomes of the diagnostic campaign
Condition assessment of a reinforced concrete building according to Fib Model Code 2010
PANI, LUISA;DE NICOLO, BARBARA;CONCU, GIOVANNA
2013-01-01
Abstract
The Model Code 2010, fib Bulletin n. 66, in chapter 9, treats in a complete manner the problem of structural conservation by defining the activities aimed at maintaining a structure to a state which satisfies the defined performance requirements. Deterioration mechanism, deterioration level of materials and structural performance must be determined using appropriate models on the basis of the information obtained from: inspection, testing and monitoring activities, design, information upon previous interventions and environmental conditions. The approach recommended in the Model Code 2010 has been applied to a damaged reinforced concrete building, built in the fifties and now owned by the public administration, devoid of a Condition Control Plan in place. Following the Model Code suggested procedure, a diagnostic campaign, including several non destructive investigations such as visual inspection, magnetic bearing of reinforcement, sonic tests, rebound hammer test, has been carried out on a significant and safe sample of structural elements. Strategies adopted for building conservation and assessment are illustrated and discussed, along with outcomes of the diagnostic campaignI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.