2013•Case Studies in Engineering Failure AnalysisOpen access
Collapse of prestressed reinforced concrete jetties: durability and faults analysis
Sergio Tattoni, Flavio Stochino
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Abstract
• Corrosion problems lead to the failure of the prestressed R.C. jetties in a marina. • Service life analysis is performed. • The external section of the strands had not adequate protection. • An accurate failure analysis by means of strut and tie model is obtained. • The refurbishment solution consists in building supports external to the elements.
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