Assessment methods and classification models for the reuse of reinforced concrete elements (B02)

The reuse of reinforced concrete elements requires a fast but effective characterisation and assessment. As this would be inefficient using standard destructive methods, developing, validating and analysing a targeted set of in-situ and non-destructive testing methods including application and automatisation strategies is a core objective of sub-project B02. The second objective is the element classification from the point of view of durability and remain-ing service life. This is achieved by ranking the elements into resistance classes under predefined reuse scenarios based on the concrete properties, remaining protective concrete cover and inherent degradation.

DFG Programme Collaborative Research Centres

Subproject of SFB 1683:  Methods of interaction for the modular reuse of existing structures

Applicant Institution Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Project Heads Professor Dr.-Ing. Iurie Curosu; Privatdozent Dr. Ernst Niederleithinger