Concrete Durability: A Comprehensive Study Case in construction sites in Kosovo
Session
Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment
Description
This paper investigates the durability of various types of in-situ cast concrete used in residential buildings, with a focus on the implications of groundwater contact on structural integrity and longevity. Given, Kosovo's seismic activity, the research emphasizes the critical relationship between the preservation of concrete and steel reinforcements and the effects of water permeability. The study includes multiple testing phases, beginning with an analysis of concrete strength, followed by water permeability assessments conducted at pressures up to 5-bar for a duration of 72 hours. The findings reveal significant insights into the durability of concrete structures, particularly in areas prone to moisture exposure, and provide a comparative analysis that contributes valuable data for understanding the life cycle of residential buildings in similar environmental contexts.
Keywords:
In situ, Residential building, Water absorption, Pressure testing, life cycle assessment
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
25-10-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-10-2024 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.344
Recommended Citation
Krelani, Visar and Gashi, Taulant, "Concrete Durability: A Comprehensive Study Case in construction sites in Kosovo" (2024). UBT International Conference. 42.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2024UBTIC/CEIE/42
Concrete Durability: A Comprehensive Study Case in construction sites in Kosovo
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
This paper investigates the durability of various types of in-situ cast concrete used in residential buildings, with a focus on the implications of groundwater contact on structural integrity and longevity. Given, Kosovo's seismic activity, the research emphasizes the critical relationship between the preservation of concrete and steel reinforcements and the effects of water permeability. The study includes multiple testing phases, beginning with an analysis of concrete strength, followed by water permeability assessments conducted at pressures up to 5-bar for a duration of 72 hours. The findings reveal significant insights into the durability of concrete structures, particularly in areas prone to moisture exposure, and provide a comparative analysis that contributes valuable data for understanding the life cycle of residential buildings in similar environmental contexts.