The findings provide guidance to improve frost durability based on clay characterisation and industrial process control.
So, it would be erroneous to predict durability based on strength.
The simulations for composites were applied to the previously reported model for predicting the mechanical strength degradation during durability testing, based on the image analysis results.
Moreover, the predicted fatigue life is verified with the durability test based on the real window regulator system.
The coast redwood heartwood blocks were assigned to natural durability classes, based on the weight loss with the brown-rot (C. puteana) fungal culture (Table 10).
Furthermore, the XPS analysis of degraded samples revealed that both C C and N C bonds are broken and massive amount of oxygen containing functionalities are generated on carbon and nitrogen centers after long-term electrochemical durability test, based on the surface analysis we proposed several degradation paths.
Timber durability was assessed based on the structural condition of the buildings, and the influence of the other variables on the condition of the structure was analysed.
The design of concrete durability is normally based on the assessment of its performance when subject to a single deterioration mechanism.
The durability was quantified based on the measurements of water-permeable porosity, capillary water absorption, chloride transport properties, electrical resistivity, freeze thaw resistance and alkali-silica reaction.
Social concerns such as thermal comfort, good interior (aesthetics), ability to construct fast, and durability are analyzed based on the data collected through the questionnaires and also, interviews with the stakeholders of the buildings such as engineers, architects, building contractors and building users.
