UK–China Science Bridge – Sustainable solutions for the built environment

Abstract

h i g h l i g h t sSignificant research synergy exists between UK and China in the field of sustainable solutions for the built environment. Considerable opportunity exists to deploy UK-based knowledge to leading Chinese universities and research institutions. Proof-of-concept studies in China confirmed the applicability of UK-based tests for structural durability assessment. The reported work is aimed at enhancing the structural health performance of concrete bridges in marine environments. The international collaborative programme described is of interest and benefit to other organisations active in this field.

The Coupled Effect of Temperature and Carbonation on the Corrosion of Rebars in the Simulated Concrete Pore Solutions

“…The concrete cover of the rebars is a dynamic system that pore structure and chemical composition change with exposure time to the environment [5]. The presence of Cl − , CO 2 , or SO 4 2− is frequently cited as the main factors responsible for the onset and propagation of decay [6], that is, cracking due to corrosion of the rebars. Many papers can be found in the literature that describes the phenomenology of the process [7] and the effects of individual factor.…”