Reinforced Concrete Walls
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Types and Durability
|
Description Reinforced Dense Concrete |
Expected Lifespan
( Years ) |
Adjustment Factors |
| External | ||
| Insitu concrete walls complying with BS 8110: Parts land 2, with cover to steel complying with Table 3.3 and specified to match the appropriate exposure category selected from Table 3.2. Minimum nominal cover to all reinforcement of 20mm. Minimum content 275kg/m³. | 35+ | 1st stage adjustment factor:
In industrial areas (heavy polluted): -15% years In urban areas: -10% years In suburban areas: -0% years 2nd stage adjustment factor: Structural members subjected to ‘very severe’ exposure conditions to Table 3.2 of BS 8110: Part 1, without additional surface protection: -30% years. Within 20m from express way: -20% years Within 20m from major arterial road: -10% years Within 20m from light traffic road: – 5% years Within 20m from sea water/ prone to salt spray: -15% years Test certificate from approved local testing authority : +15% |
| Unclassified, ie concrete walls not complying with BS 8110: Parts 1 and 2. | < 35 |
Combination of adjustment factors (1st stage and 2nd stage) should be added to obtain the durability values. Refer to durability calculator.