講義概要

Lectures on durability and maintenance of construction materials including concrete and steel, especially related to developing countries.

1. Corrosion of steel

1.1 Corrosion mechanism

1.2 Prevention methods

2. Durability of concrete materials and structures

2.1 Deterioration mechanisms (Alkali aggregate reaction, carbonation etc.)

2.2 Prevention methods

3. Reinforced plastics durability

4. Maintenance strategy

4.1 Life cycle cost

4.2 Life cycle story of structures in marine environment

5. Environmental effects

6. Necessary researches