Accelerated aging methods are needed to estimate the potential long-term serviceability of building materials under environmental conditions of use.
The advanced analysis can predict more accurately possible failure modes of a structure, exhibit a more uniform level of safety, and provide a better long-term serviceability and maintainability.
In the elastic phase, the adhesive offers sufficient stiffness to provide continuity of stiffness over the joint, thus meeting the short- and long-term serviceability requirements for the structure.
The long-term serviceability of FRP-strengthened structures is a huge concern because of the lack of long-term performance data and suitable models, which can adequately represent this performance.
The failure of ground improvements can either be short-term ultimate limit state failure (e.g. slip failure and tension cracks) or long-term serviceability limit state problems (e.g excessive differential settlement).
Hence, non-linear buckling analysis should be employed in assessing the long-term serviceability limit state of pin-ended and fixed CFST shallow arches in design practice, although linear buckling analysis is capable of predicting the in-plane buckling loads for pin-ended CFST deep arches.
Critical combinations of panel geometry, material properties, and reinforcement details can lead to long-term serviceability problems (Young et al. 2012; Wenzlick 2008).
Creep is essentially important to cementitious materials since excess deformation can negatively impact the long-term serviceability and sustainability of concrete structures (Neville 1981; Bažant 2001; Mindess et al. 2003; Singh et al. 2013; Li 2012; Ye et al. 2015).
Our recent studies have shown that an important factor of main pipelines serviceability loss under their long-term service is the in-bulk metal degradation of the pipe wall.
Natural deterioration of mild steel exposed to marine environment compromises the long-term integrity, serviceability and safety of new and existing infrastructure and increases the risk of structural failure.
This may seriously affect the long-term safety, serviceability of the bridges and comfort of the passengers.
