Residual structural performance of rolled H Members submerged in seawater for a long time and their anti-corrosion strategy

E. Watanabe, K. Sugiura, T. Utsunomiya, M. Yamamoto

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Abstract

A study is conducted to find an anti-corrosion strategy for the effective maintenance of steel structures in the coastal areas on the basis of corrosion exposure tests on a rolled H member. The steel cross section is hypothetically assumed to be reduced at a constant corrosion speed. Basic comparisons are made between a titanium-clad steel specimen and specimens with different paint coatings in consideration of the cost and lives of expectancy assuming a constant corrosion speed for the steel. It was found from the comparison that the least life cycle cost at 100 years from the construction was found when the fluorine resin coating is chosen and the repainting is made at every 30 years and the member is replaced once with the new member. Furthermore, it is found that the titanium-clad steel could be the most economical choice if the unit price could be reduced by 50%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management - Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Life-Cycle Performane and Cost
PublisherTaylor and Francis/ Balkema
Pages207-209
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)0415403154, 9780415403153
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management - Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Life-Cycle Performance and Cost - Porto, Portugal
Duration: Jul 16 2006Jul 19 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management - Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Life-Cycle Performance and Cost

Other

Other3rd International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management - Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Life-Cycle Performance and Cost
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period7/16/067/19/06

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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