Designed for durability in reinforced concrete structures, and associated economics

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dc.contributor.advisorAlexander, Mark Gavinen_ZA
dc.contributor.advisorStevens, Alan Jen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorScott, Allan Nyeen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2016-05-09T08:56:31Z
dc.date.available2016-05-09T08:56:31Z
dc.date.issued1997en_ZA
dc.descriptionSummary in English.en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThis dissertation outlines a model developed to allow for the comparison of various design options on a life-cycle cost basis for reinforced concrete structures. The model consists of two interlinked components: the first part of the model is technical, and can be used to estimate the service life of a structure within a specified environment based on a set of prediction models; the second part of the model is used to determine the economic implications of the various design options over a specified evaluation period. The use of a particular predictive model is subject to the environment in which it was calibrated. In many cases the models which are presented were developed overseas and as such their values may not be directly applicable to South African environments. The approaches and development of the models are however useful and if calibrated to particular South African environments could be of considerable benefit. A survey of consulting engineers was also conducted to determine common perceptions of various durability related issues. The results of the survey are presented in this project. The size of the sample was relatively small and as such it would be inappropriate to apply the results categorically to all engineers or organisations. The survey is of value however in that it identifies some areas of potential opposition to the concept of designing for durability and highlights other areas where its acceptance and implementation may be more favourable.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationScott, A. N. (1997). <i>Designed for durability in reinforced concrete structures, and associated economics</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Civil Engineering. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/19510en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationScott, Allan Nye. <i>"Designed for durability in reinforced concrete structures, and associated economics."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Civil Engineering, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/19510en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationScott, A. 1997. Designed for durability in reinforced concrete structures, and associated economics. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Scott, Allan Nye AB - This dissertation outlines a model developed to allow for the comparison of various design options on a life-cycle cost basis for reinforced concrete structures. The model consists of two interlinked components: the first part of the model is technical, and can be used to estimate the service life of a structure within a specified environment based on a set of prediction models; the second part of the model is used to determine the economic implications of the various design options over a specified evaluation period. The use of a particular predictive model is subject to the environment in which it was calibrated. In many cases the models which are presented were developed overseas and as such their values may not be directly applicable to South African environments. The approaches and development of the models are however useful and if calibrated to particular South African environments could be of considerable benefit. A survey of consulting engineers was also conducted to determine common perceptions of various durability related issues. The results of the survey are presented in this project. The size of the sample was relatively small and as such it would be inappropriate to apply the results categorically to all engineers or organisations. The survey is of value however in that it identifies some areas of potential opposition to the concept of designing for durability and highlights other areas where its acceptance and implementation may be more favourable. DA - 1997 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 1997 T1 - Designed for durability in reinforced concrete structures, and associated economics TI - Designed for durability in reinforced concrete structures, and associated economics UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/19510 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/19510
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationScott AN. Designed for durability in reinforced concrete structures, and associated economics. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Civil Engineering, 1997 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/19510en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Civil Engineeringen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherConcreteen_ZA
dc.subject.otherCivil Engineeringen_ZA
dc.titleDesigned for durability in reinforced concrete structures, and associated economicsen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMSc (Eng)en_ZA
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