Durability is a desirable property for all
concrete structures. Ultimately, time is the
true measure of durability. Without the luxury
of time to wait to determine a structure’s
durability, how do we define, measure, and
achieve a durable concrete structure? Durable
concrete structures should be long lasting, this
is important for a functioning society. Every
project’s acceptable length of service – how
long the structure needs to be durable – will
be different. This presentation will discuss the
importance of durability and current test
methods
