Sentence examples for durability of structures from inspiring English sources
Such property variations are of interest, since they affect the durability of structures designed with these materials.
The durability of structures made of composite materials is affected by diverse factors, among which creep deformation, ageing and damage.
Chloride-induced corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete is a serious problem in the durability of structures.
Construction of the road embankments in these areas presented significant constraints and risks to the project, involving short-term stability, long-term settlement and durability of structures.
Conventional concrete and fiber reinforced concrete has brittle nature and hence crack easily under environmental and mechanical loads affecting durability of structures.
Particular attention is given to non-destructive testing and sensors for monitoring the durability of structures as well as a novel form of construction called 'flexible arch'.
Fitness considerations for long-life implementation of engineering composites include understanding phenomena such as impact, fatigue, creep and stress corrosion cracking that affect reliability, durability of structure and life expectancy.
The structural durability of welded structures is determined by the interaction of different influencing parameters such as loading mode, spectrum shape, residual stresses and weld geometry among others.
Therefore, an appreciation by civil engineers of the fire properties of polymer composites is important in the safe design and durability assessment of structures.
The work presented in this paper aims at contributing to sustainable construction through enhancement of durability of concrete structures.
Previous studies have shown that the use of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) improves the structural response and extends the durability of concrete structures.
