Method and system for estimating degradation and durability of concrete structures and asset management system making use of same

摘要

A method, system and computer program product for estimating degradation and durability characteristics of a reinforced concrete structure are provided. Location-dependent information conveying structural information associated with different locations along the concrete structure is received, the location-dependent information having been obtained by applying a non-destructive testing (NDT) process to the concrete structure. The location-dependent information is processed in combination with information conveying material properties and information conveying estimated environmental conditions to derive concrete degradation simulation data conveying estimated degradation and durability characteristics associated with the different locations along the concrete structure. A signal is then released, causing the estimated degradation and durability characteristics of the concrete structure to be displayed on a display device. Aspects of the proposed approach may be integrated into concrete asset managing systems and be used to assist in managing, including planning maintenance activities in connection with, reinforced concrete structures such as bridges, roadways, ports and the like.