Technical Evaluation of Results of Field Demonstration Test Using Replaceable Slabs on Pile-Supported Wharf
By Y. Izumida, K. Masukado and M. Shiga
Concrete Journal, Vol.58, No.11, Nov. 2020
- Synopsis
- As the number of port facilities turning 50 years old is increasing rapidly, reducing the life cycle cost required for the construction and maintenance of facilities is urgently needed. Among harbor structures, the superstructure of wharves is most susceptible to deterioration due to chloride attack, and as inspections cannot be carried out easily as part of periodic inspection and diagnosis, improving the ease of inspection has long been sought. A possible solution is wharves that allow easy removal of their superstructure through the use of replaceable slabs. This paper presents the results of a field demonstration test using replaceable slabs and their technical evaluation.
- Keywords:
- Replaceable, Wharf, Precast concrete deck slab, Demonstration test, Maintenance
