Durability Modelling of Concrete Element in Tunnel and Underground Environment

Synopsis

The presentation encompasses four parts – (1). General model for reinforcement corrosion: Including Tutti’s general model for reinforcement corrosion comprising initiation period, propagation period, and severe damage period.  (2). Chloride models and application: Including history of chloride model development and recent progress; application of chloride models in tunnel and underground environment.  (3). Carbonation models and application: Including history of carbonation models and recent progress; application of carbonation models in tunnel and underground environment.  (4). Corrosion modelling: Including prediction of reinforcement corrosion in tunnel and underground environment.

About the Speaker

Dr Shengjun Zhou is a Director and National Engineering Manager in Bell Asset Engineering Pty Ltd in Australia.  He received PhD degree in University of Dundee (UK) and Master of Engineering in Tsinghua University (China).  He previously held principal positions in AECOM, Ancon Beton, and BCRC in Australia.  Prior to that, he had been R&D Manager in Boral and Research…