The integration of non-destructive test methods in the South African Durability Index approach

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dc.contributor.advisorBeushausen, Hans-Dieteren_ZA
dc.contributor.advisorAlexander, Mark Gavinen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorStarck, Simonen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-07-31T10:25:17Z
dc.date.available2014-07-31T10:25:17Z
dc.date.issued2013en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes abstract.
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references.
dc.description.abstractIn South Africa, the Durability Index (D!) approach is a performance-based method for specifying (or assessing) the durability of RC [reinforced concrete] structures. The oxygen permeability index (OPI) test is being standardised in South Africa, and has been implemented in a large scale project by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL). However, the semi-invasive nature of the test method (due to core extraction) has been seen as undesirable by engineers and clients. The Swiss approach (after Swiss Standard SIA 26211) is another performance-based approach, which makes use of an air-permeability test method (the Torrent method) for specifying or assessing the durability of RC structures. Until recently, there has been a considerable amount of uncertainty linked to the influence of moisture content on the Torrent permeability coefficient. This study aims to incorporate the Swiss approach into the DI approach, in order to achieve a non-destructive, nationally accepted approach for comprehensive durability assessment of RC structures.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationStarck, S. (2013). <i>The integration of non-destructive test methods in the South African Durability Index approach</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Civil Engineering. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5000en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationStarck, Simon. <i>"The integration of non-destructive test methods in the South African Durability Index approach."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Civil Engineering, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5000en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationStarck, S. 2013. The integration of non-destructive test methods in the South African Durability Index approach. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Starck, Simon AB - In South Africa, the Durability Index (D!) approach is a performance-based method for specifying (or assessing) the durability of RC [reinforced concrete] structures. The oxygen permeability index (OPI) test is being standardised in South Africa, and has been implemented in a large scale project by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL). However, the semi-invasive nature of the test method (due to core extraction) has been seen as undesirable by engineers and clients. The Swiss approach (after Swiss Standard SIA 26211) is another performance-based approach, which makes use of an air-permeability test method (the Torrent method) for specifying or assessing the durability of RC structures. Until recently, there has been a considerable amount of uncertainty linked to the influence of moisture content on the Torrent permeability coefficient. This study aims to incorporate the Swiss approach into the DI approach, in order to achieve a non-destructive, nationally accepted approach for comprehensive durability assessment of RC structures. DA - 2013 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2013 T1 - The integration of non-destructive test methods in the South African Durability Index approach TI - The integration of non-destructive test methods in the South African Durability Index approach UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5000 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/5000
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationStarck S. The integration of non-destructive test methods in the South African Durability Index approach. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Civil Engineering, 2013 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5000en_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.otherCivil Engineeringen_ZA
dc.titleThe integration of non-destructive test methods in the South African Durability Index approachen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMScen_ZA
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