Remaining Service Life Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Considering Failure Probability of Members
Abstract The durability and structural performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures decrease over time owing to various factors such as environmental deterioration and increased service loads. Therefore, as the service life of RC structures increases, it is important to derive objective and qu...
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| description | Abstract The durability and structural performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures decrease over time owing to various factors such as environmental deterioration and increased service loads. Therefore, as the service life of RC structures increases, it is important to derive objective and quantitative evaluation results on their durability and structural performance. However, most previous studies have analyzed only the individual impacts of multiple factors that reduce the durability of RC structures and have not considered the combined effects of these factors. In addition, the durability and structural performance evaluation methods for RC structures proposed by domestic and international institutions are based on the subjective judgments of experts in structural diagnostics, and the evaluation results are generally expressed as grades, posing significant limitations on the effective maintenance of RC structures. Therefore, this study conducted a detailed field investigation on the factors that reduce the durability of 21 RC structures. Based on field investigation data, a remaining service life evaluation model reflecting combined deterioration was developed using an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system. In addition, the structural reliability theory was introduced into the proposed model to reflect the failure probability of structural members and the importance of each member, block, and floor. An evaluation procedure was developed to objectively evaluate the safety level of RC structures by comprehensively considering both the durability and structural performance. The procedure is expected to be widely utilized in the field of structural safety diagnostics as it provides a quantitative estimate of the remaining service life. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a8f0bfaf54234a9ab1d2bf0f9fee8a512025-08-20T03:01:41ZengSpringerOpenInternational Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials2234-13152025-03-0119111510.1186/s40069-024-00749-xRemaining Service Life Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Considering Failure Probability of MembersHae-Chang Cho0Sang-Hoon Lee1Minkook Park2Kang Su Kim3Technology Center, Dream Structural EngineersDepartment of Architectural Engineering and Smart City Interdisciplinary Major Program, University of SeoulDepartment of Architectural Engineering, University of SeoulDepartment of Architectural Engineering and Smart City Interdisciplinary Major Program, University of SeoulAbstract The durability and structural performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures decrease over time owing to various factors such as environmental deterioration and increased service loads. Therefore, as the service life of RC structures increases, it is important to derive objective and quantitative evaluation results on their durability and structural performance. However, most previous studies have analyzed only the individual impacts of multiple factors that reduce the durability of RC structures and have not considered the combined effects of these factors. In addition, the durability and structural performance evaluation methods for RC structures proposed by domestic and international institutions are based on the subjective judgments of experts in structural diagnostics, and the evaluation results are generally expressed as grades, posing significant limitations on the effective maintenance of RC structures. Therefore, this study conducted a detailed field investigation on the factors that reduce the durability of 21 RC structures. Based on field investigation data, a remaining service life evaluation model reflecting combined deterioration was developed using an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system. In addition, the structural reliability theory was introduced into the proposed model to reflect the failure probability of structural members and the importance of each member, block, and floor. An evaluation procedure was developed to objectively evaluate the safety level of RC structures by comprehensively considering both the durability and structural performance. The procedure is expected to be widely utilized in the field of structural safety diagnostics as it provides a quantitative estimate of the remaining service life.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40069-024-00749-xRemaining service lifeCombined deteriorationAdaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systemStructural reliabilityFailure probability |
| spellingShingle | Hae-Chang Cho Sang-Hoon Lee Minkook Park Kang Su Kim Remaining Service Life Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Considering Failure Probability of Members International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials Remaining service life Combined deterioration Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system Structural reliability Failure probability |
| title | Remaining Service Life Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Considering Failure Probability of Members |
| title_full | Remaining Service Life Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Considering Failure Probability of Members |
| title_fullStr | Remaining Service Life Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Considering Failure Probability of Members |
| title_full_unstemmed | Remaining Service Life Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Considering Failure Probability of Members |
| title_short | Remaining Service Life Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Buildings Considering Failure Probability of Members |
| title_sort | remaining service life evaluation of reinforced concrete buildings considering failure probability of members |
| topic | Remaining service life Combined deterioration Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system Structural reliability Failure probability |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40069-024-00749-x |
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