Impact of carbonation on reinforced concrete structures, considering the increase of CO2 due to climate change in Brazil

Abstract Corrosion in reinforced concrete structures has become a growing concern, primarily due to climate change-related factors such as the rise of carbon dioxide levels, temperature fluctuations, and altered precipitation patterns. To address this, regional assessments are vital due to varying...

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Main Authors: Chiara Pinheiro Teodoro, Rogério Carrazedo
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Language:English
Published: Instituto Brasileiro do Concreto (IBRACON) 2025-01-01
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description Abstract Corrosion in reinforced concrete structures has become a growing concern, primarily due to climate change-related factors such as the rise of carbon dioxide levels, temperature fluctuations, and altered precipitation patterns. To address this, regional assessments are vital due to varying environmental impacts. This study examines corrosion in Brazil, focusing on urban CO2 levels, employing NBR 6118 (2023) to predict depassivation, initial cracks, and failure due to excessive displacement (Serviceability Limit State). Results indicate a 50% depassivation probability within 13 years for a 2.5 cm concrete cover in the worst-case scenario. Additionally, the diameter of reinforcements greatly influences failure probability for excessive displacement, with a 311% increase over 45 years using a 5 mm diameter instead of 10 mm. These findings underscore the urgency of adapting construction practices to consider accelerated carbonation rates in urban environments and the need for ongoing research to refine predictive models and update construction standards accordingly.
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spelling doaj-art-64e07a7b6dc6433e9ba3f62bec3946b62025-01-21T07:42:48ZengInstituto Brasileiro do Concreto (IBRACON)Revista IBRACON de Estruturas e Materiais1983-41952025-01-0118110.1590/s1983-41952025000800014Impact of carbonation on reinforced concrete structures, considering the increase of CO2 due to climate change in BrazilChiara Pinheiro Teodorohttps://orcid.org/0009-0002-5154-166XRogério Carrazedohttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2750-034X Abstract Corrosion in reinforced concrete structures has become a growing concern, primarily due to climate change-related factors such as the rise of carbon dioxide levels, temperature fluctuations, and altered precipitation patterns. To address this, regional assessments are vital due to varying environmental impacts. This study examines corrosion in Brazil, focusing on urban CO2 levels, employing NBR 6118 (2023) to predict depassivation, initial cracks, and failure due to excessive displacement (Serviceability Limit State). Results indicate a 50% depassivation probability within 13 years for a 2.5 cm concrete cover in the worst-case scenario. Additionally, the diameter of reinforcements greatly influences failure probability for excessive displacement, with a 311% increase over 45 years using a 5 mm diameter instead of 10 mm. These findings underscore the urgency of adapting construction practices to consider accelerated carbonation rates in urban environments and the need for ongoing research to refine predictive models and update construction standards accordingly.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1983-41952025000100213&lng=en&tlng=encarbonationreinforced concreteMonte Carlo simulationFinite Element Method based on Positionsclimate change
spellingShingle Chiara Pinheiro Teodoro
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Impact of carbonation on reinforced concrete structures, considering the increase of CO2 due to climate change in Brazil
Revista IBRACON de Estruturas e Materiais
carbonation
reinforced concrete
Monte Carlo simulation
Finite Element Method based on Positions
climate change
title Impact of carbonation on reinforced concrete structures, considering the increase of CO2 due to climate change in Brazil
title_full Impact of carbonation on reinforced concrete structures, considering the increase of CO2 due to climate change in Brazil
title_fullStr Impact of carbonation on reinforced concrete structures, considering the increase of CO2 due to climate change in Brazil
title_full_unstemmed Impact of carbonation on reinforced concrete structures, considering the increase of CO2 due to climate change in Brazil
title_short Impact of carbonation on reinforced concrete structures, considering the increase of CO2 due to climate change in Brazil
title_sort impact of carbonation on reinforced concrete structures considering the increase of co2 due to climate change in brazil
topic carbonation
reinforced concrete
Monte Carlo simulation
Finite Element Method based on Positions
climate change
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