Guideline for Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Structure Attacked by Chloride

Abstract

The deterioration of reinforced concrete structures due to chloride attack is one of major factorswhich lead to reduction of steel cross section, concrete cracking and structural failure. This paper presentsthe method of assessment of reinforced concrete structure attacked by chloride based on the reliability theory.The results from this research revealed that the reinforced concrete structure could be safed from chloridewhen the reinforced concrete structure had the central safety factor (CSF) not less than 1.00, the probability offailure (Pf) not excess than 0.50 and the reliability index (β) not less than 0.00. From case study, the analysisresult of the service life of reinforced concrete structures from each parameter is consistent with each other.