Sea-spray corrosion and time-dependent structural reliability of concrete bridges
Abstract
A structural deterioration reliability model is developed to calculate probabilities of structural failure (flexure) for a typical reinforced concrete bridge. Corrosion is initiated from atmospheric exposure in a marine environment. Monte-Carlo simulation analysis is used to calculate probabilities of failure for annual increments over the lifetime of the structure. It was found that atmospheric marine exposure causes significant long-term deterioration and reduction in structural safety.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Concrete Corrosion and Durability
Structural Integrity and Reliability Analysis
Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 533–538
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter