Mathematical model for durability design of reinforced concrete structures

After twenty or thirty years of service reinforced concrete structures may be in condition that leads towards their structural failure. It is not due to design or construction faults, but due to severe environmental conditions which may cause considerable concrete and reinforcement damage. In this paper a proposal for durability design of reinforced concrete structures in aggressive environment is given. According to this proposal, the damage is anticipated allready at the design phase and thus, the impact of environmental influences is considerably reduced during the service life of structures.