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Amadi, A (2023) The statistical sensitivity of highway project cost to geo-heterogeneity in the tropics. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 875-902.
Chabbi, R, Ferhoune, N and Bouabdallah, F (2023) Diagnostic of degraded reinforced concrete bridges explaining the environmental condition effect and reinforcement method. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 825-48.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: aggressive environment; bridge; non-destructive testing (ndt); pathology; reinforced concrete; repair
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-11-2020-0095
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Purpose: This research aims to study the materials that compose older reinforced concrete bridges which are damaged and degrading to explain the mechanisms and origins of various disorders. Therefore, this work will contribute to providing answers on the capacity of nondestructive evaluation method during the diagnosis. In addition to the characterization of affected structures, it will aim to provide effective solutions for different serious pathologies. Design/methodology/approach: In this context, two bridges located on NH16 and NH21, respectively, were studied in Annaba city (north-east Algeria), specifically in El-Hadjar municipality located in the central industrial zone of Pont-Bouchet. This study makes it possible to make conclusions from the in-depth diagnosis based on disorders exposition causes and mechanical characteristics evolution by non-destructive testing (NDT) tools. Furthermore, solutions are proposed, including conservation maintenance of these degraded structures. Findings: All degradations can be the result of several factors: either human (poor design) or chemical (surface water, wastewater and groundwater quality (acidic or basic)). In addition to other natural causes (geological formations, flood phenomena or climate), NDT tools play a major role in the evaluating mechanical performance of degraded structures (resistance and hardness). Research limitations/implications: The NDT techniques can be transmitted to civil engineering experts because their training is limited regarding mechanical and structural construction. Practical implications: NDT tools are the most suitable for in-situ assessing, and the concrete constructions health state, so far from financial problems. Social implications: Degraded bridge diagnosis by NDT testing is necessary for a thorough safety evaluation (mechanical performance, strength and deformability), to protect human lives and design durability. Originality/value: This is an original paper which contains new information at different scales and from special fields, based on an evaluation using NDT tools on real degraded structures. It can be used to improve the knowledge of materials employed in a bridge without performing expensive direct tests or the need for destroying it.
Davies, P J, Emmitt, S and Firth, S K (2013) On-site energy management challenges and opportunities: a contractor's perspective. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 450-68.
Dehghan Pour Farashah, M, Aslani, E, Yadollahi, S and Ghaderi, Z (2023) Postoccupancy evaluation of historic buildings after their adaptive reuse into boutique hotels: an experience from Yazd, Iran. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 849-74.
El-adaway, I H, Ali, G G, Eissa, R, Abdul Nabi, M, Ahmed, M O, Elbashbishy, T and Khalef, R (2023) Construction Management and Economics 40th anniversary: investigating knowledge structure and evolution of research trends. Construction Management and Economics, 41(04), 338–60.
Eweda, A, Al-Sakkaf, A, Zayed, T and Alkass, S (2023) Condition assessment model of building indoor environment: a case study on educational buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 767-88.
Fuerst, F, van de Wetering, J and Wyatt, P (2013) Is intrinsic energy efficiency reflected in the pricing of office leases?. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 373-83.
Hassanain, M A, Sanni-Anibire, M O and Mahmoud, A S (2023) Design quality assessment of campus facilities through post occupancy evaluation. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 693-712.
Himpe, E, Trappers, L, Debacker, W, Delghust, M, Laverge, J, Janssens, A, Moens, J and Van Holm, M (2013) Life cycle energy analysis of a zero-energy house. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 435-49.
Jaafar, M, Salim, N A A, Salleh, N M, Sulieman, M Z, Ulang, N M and Ebekozien, A (2023) Developing a framework for fire safety management plan: the case of Malaysia's public hospital buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 713-33.
Maslova, S and Burgess, G (2023) Delivering human-centred housing: understanding the role of post-occupancy evaluation and customer feedback in traditional and innovative social housebuilding in England. Construction Management and Economics, 41(04), 277–92.
Newsham, G R, Birt, B J, Arsenault, C, Thompson, A J L, Veitch, J A, Mancini, S, Galasiu, A D, Gover, B N, Macdonald, I A and Burns, G J (2013) Do ‘green’ buildings have better indoor environments? New evidence. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 415-34.
Pérez-Bella, J M, Domínguez-Hernández, J, Rodríguez-Soria, B, del Coz-Díaz, J J and Cano-Suñén, E (2013) A new method for determining the water tightness of building facades. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 401-14.
Puolitaival, T, Kähkönen, K and Kestle, L (2023) The framing of construction management responsibilities in job advertisements in the UK and the USA. Construction Management and Economics, 41(04), 307–21.
Royal, S, Lehoux, N and Blanchet, P (2023) Comparative case study research: an international analysis of nine home warranty schemes. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 789-824.
Silveira da Costa, V and da Silva Torres, A (2023) Diagnosis of degradation state of the historic building facade through qualitative and quantitative indicators: case study of the Former School of Agronomy Eliseu Maciel. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(04), 734-66.
Todd, J A, Pyke, C and Tufts, R (2013) Implications of trends in LEED usage: rating system design and market transformation. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 384-400.
Vidalakis, C and Sommerville, J (2013) Transportation responsiveness and efficiency within the building supply chain. Building Research & Information, 41(04), 469-81.
Wang, Y, Yao, Y, Zhang, Y, Su, B and Wu, T (2023) Impact of industrial agglomeration on total factor productivity in the construction industry: evidence from China. Construction Management and Economics, 41(04), 322–37.
Zapata Quimbayo, C A and Mejía Vega, C A (2023) Credit risk in infrastructure PPP projects under the real options approach. Construction Management and Economics, 41(04), 293–306.