Diffusion-Based Model for Predicting Chloride Ingress into Road Structures

G. Kapteina*

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

Chloride transport mechanisms into road structures are multifarious. Because the current level of knowledge is not sufficient to model all relevant transport mechanism, the approach chosen to model chloride ingress should capture the decisive mechanisms involved. Based on this idea, Fick’s 2nd law of diffusion has been selected as the basic physical approach. With this approach the apparent diffusion coefficient is one of the key variables. To improve the accuracy of the approach this variable has been adapted empirically. As for concrete exposed to intermittent splash water the profile may have a maximum content inside, Fick’s 2nd law of diffusion cannot be applied without restrictions. The two published approaches regarding this issue will be discussed and assessed. For the selected approach, the empirical adaptation of the apparent chloride diffusion coefficient has been carried out by evaluation of chloride profiles. The regression variables derived have been quantified stochastically to enable a full-probabilistic calculation of the predicted chloride profile. Finally, an example calculation has been carried out to demonstrate the application of this model within the framework of service life design.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCONCREEP 2015
Subtitle of host publicationMechanics and Physics of Creep, Shrinkage, and Durability of Concrete and Concrete Structures
EditorsJohann Kollegger, Christian Hellmich, Bernhard Pichler
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers
Pages790-799
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780784479346
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event10th International Conference on Mechanics and Physics of Creep, Shrinkage, and Durability of Concrete and Concrete Structures - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 21 Sept 201523 Sept 2015

Publication series

NameCONCREEP 2015: Mechanics and Physics of Creep, Shrinkage, and Durability of Concrete and Concrete Structures - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Mechanics and Physics of Creep, Shrinkage, and Durability of Concrete and Concrete Structures

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Mechanics and Physics of Creep, Shrinkage, and Durability of Concrete and Concrete Structures
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period21/09/1523/09/15

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