Criteria such as (materials) endurance and lifeexpectancy, or (structural) endurance have a significant impact on the make-up of concrete. That is to say that design and use criteria a factors in determining concrete's useful life. Currently, more and more corrosion inhibitors are used to extend the useful life of a structure. This is analyzed in this paper using the predictive model found in Life-365 Service Life. To carry-out this study use of corrosion inhibitors was modeled and their performance based on a strategic analysis of a structures useful life of a structure taking into account factors such as humidity and salinity (meaning different microenvironments). The impact of the inhibitors in terms of initiating and propagation of corrosion will be compared using the Tuutti model. In this way, this paper's objective is to propose a methodology to evaluate the characteristics for concrete from design taking into account environmental and longevity factors.
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