The problem with reinforced concrete
2024-02-05 17:39:49.548414+01 by Dan Lyke 0 comments
The Conversation: The problem with reinforced concrete
Early 20th-century engineers thought reinforced concrete structures would last a very long time – perhaps 1,000 years. In reality, their life span is more like 50-100 years, and sometimes less. Building codes and policies generally require buildings to survive for several decades, but deterioration can begin in as little as 10 years.