1st Edition
Life-Cycle and Sustainability of Civil Infrastructure Systems Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE'12), Vienna, Austria, October 3-6, 2012
Life-Cycle and Sustainability of Civil Infrastructure Systems contains the lectures and papers presented at the Third International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE 2012) held in one of Vienna’s most famous venues, the Hofburg Palace, October 3rd-6th, 2012. This volume consists of a book of extended abstracts (516 pp) and a DVD-ROM with 344 full papers (2515 pp) presented at IALCCE 2012, including the Fazlur R. Khan Lecture, 10 Keynote Lectures, and 333 Technical Papers from 52 countries.
All major aspects of life-cycle civil engineering are addressed, including aging of structures, deterioration modeling, durable materials, earthquake and accidental loadings, sustainability, fatigue and damage, structure-environment interaction, design for durability, failure analysis and risk prevention, lifetime structural optimization, long-term performance analysis, performance-based design, service life prediction, time-variant reliability, uncertainty modeling, damage identification, field testing, health monitoring, inspection and evaluation, maintenance strategies, rehabilitation techniques, strengthening and repair, structural integrity, decisionmaking processes, human factors in life-cycle engineering, life-cycle cost models, project management, lifetime risk analysis and optimization, whole life costing, artificial intelligence methods, bridges and viaducts, high rise buildings, offshore structures, precast systems, runway and highway pavements, tunnels and underground structures.
This volume provides both an up-to-date overview of the field of life-cycle and
sustainability in civil engineering and significant contributions to the decisionmaking
process for the purpose of enhancing the welfare of society. The aim of the editors is to provide a valuable source of information for anyone interested in life-cycle and
sustainability of civil infrastructure systems, including students, researchers and
practitioners from all areas of engineering and industry.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Symposium organization
FAZLUR R. KHAN LECTURE
Fazlur Khan’s legacy: Towers of the future
M. Sarkisian
KEYNOTE LECTURES
Lessons from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake: Emphasis on life-cycle structural performance
M. Akiyama & D.M. Frangopol
Minimizing the effects of uncertainty in life-cycle engineering
A.H.-S. Ang
Pervasive lifetime inadequacy of long-span box girder bridges and lessons for multi-decade creep prediction
Z.P. Bažant, R.Wendner, M.H. Hubler & Q. Yu
Life-cycle design for the world’s longest tunnel project
K. Bergmeister
Computational methods for time-variant structural reliability analysis
C. Bucher
Durability related life-cycle assessment of concrete structures: Mechanisms, models, implementation
H. Budelmann, A. Holst & A.Wachsmann
Life-cycle performance goals for civil infrastructure intergenerational risk-informed decisions
B.R. Ellingwood
Structural damage accumulation and control for life-cycle optimum seismic performance of buildings
L. Esteva, O.J. Díaz-López, A. Vásquez & J.A. León
Sustainable design of structures: The outcomes of the COST Action C25-WG3
R. Landolfo
Sustainable asset preservation at the Austrian Federal Railways
A. Matthä
MINI-SYMPOSIA
Vibration-based health monitoring, damage identification, and parameter estimation for civil engineering structures
Organizers: C. Papadimitriou, G. Lombaert, G. De Roeck & E. Reynders
Dynamic methods for health monitoring and structural identification of bridges
F. Benedettini, A. Morassi & F. Vestroni
Structural health monitoring of a centenary iron arch bridge
F. Busatta, C. Gentile & A. Saisi
Structural identification of a super-tall tower by GPS and accelerometer data fusion using a multi-rate Kalman filter
E.N. Chatzi & C. Fuggini
Maintenance and rehabilitation of 19th century masonry buildings – life-cycle aspects
A. Kolbitsch
Dynamic damage identification using linear and nonlinear testing methods on a two-span prestressed concrete bridge
J. Mahowald, S. Maas, F. Scherbaum, D.Waldmann & A. Zuerbes
Structural health monitoring from on-line monitored vibration measurements
T.S. Maung, H.-P. Chen & A. Alani
Damage detection on the Champangshiehl bridge using blind source separation
V.H. Nguyen, C. Rutten, J.-C. Golinval, J. Mahowald, S. Maas & D.Waldmann
Fast Bayesian structural damage localization and quantification using high fidelity FE models and CMS techniques
D.-C. Papadioti & C. Papadimitriou
Output-only structural health monitoring by vibration measurements under changing weather conditions
E. Reynders, G.Wursten & G. De Roeck
Influence of the prediction error correlation model on Bayesian FE model updating results 86
E. Simoen, C. Papadimitriou, G. De Roeck & G. Lombaert
Hybrid genetic algorithm to system identification and damage assessment of a
high-rise building 87
G.S.Wang & F.K. Huang
Non-stationary random vibration for a high-pier bridge under vehicular loads 88
X.F. Yin, Y. Liu, J.R. Zhang & C.S. Cai
Monitoring of a riveted steel railway bridge 89
V. Zabel, A. Schmidt, I. Reichert & S. Höll
Fast Bayesian ambient modal identification with separated modes incorporating
multiple setups 90
F.L. Zhang & S.K. Au
Monitoring and assessment of bridges using novel techniques
Organizers: A. Strauss & D.M. Frangopol
Structural health monitoring system using recurrence quantification analysis of ambient vibration
H. Furuta, Y. Nomura, K. Nakatsu & K. Yoshida
Some difficult monitoring problems and some interesting outcomes
B. Harvey & H. Harvey
Dynamic testing and structural identification of “New People’s Bridge” in Verona
K. Islami, A. Bisson, F. Casarin & C. Modena
A year-long monitoring using in-service vibration data from a multi-span plate-Gerber bridge
C.W. Kim, S. Kitauchi, K. Sugiura & M. Kawatani
Optimised monitoring concepts for historical masonry arch bridges
A. Krawtschuk, O. Zeman, A. Strauss, C. Scheidl, M. Chiari & D. Proske
Bayesian forecasting of structural bending capacity of aging bridges based on dynamic linear model
D.G. Lu & X.P. Fan
Service life management of infrastructure systems – application of corrosion and moisture monitoring
T.F. Mayer & Ch. Sodeikat
Structural monitoring of a steel bridge with the longest arch span in Poland – selected issues
H. Onysyk
New approaches in evaluating vibration and physical monitoring techniques
M. Österreicher, A. Strauss, K. Bergmeister & L. Ibáñez
Maintenance life-cycle costs for bridges of Egnatia Motorway, Northern Greece, considering their seismic risk assessment
P. Panetsos, A. Liolios, K. Liolios, N. Theodoulidis & P. Spyridis
Prediction of fatigue damage accumulation in metallic structures by the estimation of strains from operational vibrations
C. Papadimitriou, E.-M. Lourens, G. Lombaert, G. De Roeck & K. Liu
Reliability-based inspection planning with application to orthotropic bridge deck structures subjected to fatigue
R. Schneider, S. Thöns & D. Straub
Probabilistic fatigue crack growth modeling for reliability-based inspection planning
R. Schneider, S. Thöns & D. Straub
Detection of traffic loads by structural and geodetic measurements
C. von der Haar, S. Marx, M. Hansen & H. Neuner
Maintenance and rehabilitation of aged bridges
Organizers: M.A. Ahrens & P. Mark
Precision-assessment of lifetime prognoses based on SN-approaches of RC-structures exposed to fatigue loads
M.A. Ahrens
Structural flexibility in relation to integrated service life design of buildings
R. Blok & E. Koopman
Modern bridge stock management in a regional metropolis – structural assessment, data management and cost control
A. Blome, H. Neuß, P. Mark & U. Lambertz
Strengthening of existing bridge decks by additional concrete layers – new research results and design rules
J. Feix &A. Andreatta
Inspection and maintenance of the orthotropic deck of Avonmouth Bridge
B.I. Frey
Asset management and life-cycle cost optimization for bridges on network, asset and element level
M. Hoffmann &A. Kammersberger
Analysis of influential factors and association rules for bridge deterioration using national bridge inventory data
R.-Y. Huang & P.-F. Chen
Examples of different strategies of bridge preservation: Part 1
T. Klöker & D. Lehnen
Examples of different strategies of bridge preservation: Part 2
D. Lehnen &T. Klöker
Research on computational method on the flexural bearing capacity of a box girder strengthened with carbon fiber sheets
X. Liu,W.Wang, Y. Chen & Y.Wei
Technical cycle of modern bridge maintenance – an overview
P. Mark, M.A. Ahrens & Ch. Fust
The application of sacrificial cathodic protection as a corrosion control measure for the protection of reinforced concrete bridges
M. Moore, F. Jesmin, S. Tao &A. Beedles
Nondestructive evaluation of stress state of steel bars reinforcing concrete structures
E. Schneider, S.-K. Balijepalli, Ch. Boller, P. Bindseil & W. Kurz
Bridge management and effective tools to ensure sustainable construction schedules
T. Tzaveas
Prediction models for ageing/deterioration
Organizer: M. Petschacher
Selective maintenance planning based on a Markovian approach
N. Basso, E. Garavaglia & L. Sgambi
Analytical prediction model for concrete cover cracking due to reinforcement corrosion
E. Bohner & H.S. Müller
Numerical analysis of degradation processes in reinforced concrete during life-cycle
F. Cramer, U. Kowalsky & D. Dinkler
Optimal next inspection time for bridges based on corrosion deterioration
D. De León, C. González-Pérez, V. Bisadi, P. Gardoni, M. Head & S. Hurlebaus
Modelling of the saturation behaviour of hardened cement paste during freezing and thawing action
Z. Djuric, M. Haist, H.S. Müller & E.H. Hardy
Seismic intensity parameters as damage potential descriptors for life-cycle analysis of buildings
A. Elenas, Ast. Liolios, L. Vasiliadis, M. Favvata & Ang. Liolios
Bridge maintenance education system based on E-learning
T. Koyama, K. Ishibashi, K. Nakatsu & H. Furuta
Structural, economic and environmental performance of fibre reinforced wood profiles vs. solutions made of steel and concrete
C. Manthey, E. Guenther, A. Heiduschke & P. Haller
A stochastic prediction model of degrading process for tunnel management systems
O. Maruyama, A. Sutoh, H. Tanaka &T. Satoh
Remaining life prediction of an aged bridge based on field inspections
A. Miyamoto
Gamma processes for the degradation analysis of engineering structures
A. Strauss, H. Abebe Demissie & K. Bergmeister
Bridge condition assessment based on long-term strain and vehicle monitoring
L.M. Sun & S.W. Sun
A consideration on the deterioration of tunnel lining based on actual inspection data
A. Sutoh, O. Maruyama, T. Sato & H. Nishi
Reliability of deterioration prediction with Markov model for mooring facilities
H. Yokota, K. Furuya, K. Hashimoto & S. Hanada
SPECIAL SESSIONS
Performance based evaluation of corrosion in reinforced and pre-stressed concrete structures
Organizer: U. Schneck
Corrosion-induced cracking evolution and reliability prediction of aging RC structures
H.-P. Chen & N. Xiao
Durability of cooling tower constructions and methods of their repair and reinforcement
M. Kaminski & M. Maszczak
Probabilistic assessment for structural performance of port RC structure
E. Kato, Y. Kawabata, M. Iwanami & H. Yokota
The impact of resistivity on potential mapping
S. Keßler & C. Gehlen
Non-destructive corrosion surveys: Methods and opportunities
U. Schneck
Approaches for non-destructive corrosion surveys of bridge decks from the soffit and under traffic: A case study
U. Schneck
Life-cycle design of concrete structures under consideration of advancing reinforcement corrosion
C. Siegert & M. Empelmann
Prediction of remaining service life of cracking concrete box girder bridges
Y. Xiang, J. Xu, L. Liu & X. Li
Life-cycle and reliability assessment of anchorage systems in concrete, masonry and steel construction
Organizers: R. Mihala & J. Hofmann
Aspects of long-term behaviour of power-actuated fastenings made to steel and concrete
H. Beck
Time-to-failure behavior of epoxy based bonded anchor systems
R. Blochwitz, J. Hofmann, R.A. Cook &T.M. Davis
Sustained load performance of adhesive anchor systems in concrete
T.M. Davis, R.A. Cook, R. Blochwitz & J. Hofmann
Service life design for bonded anchors – a rheological approach
T. Kraenkel, D. Lowke & C. Gehlen
Gluing to masonry for efficient and sustainable anchoring
C. Kurz & J. Hofmann
Implementation of the basic requirement “sustainability” on construction works according to the construction products regulation in the field of anchor technology
G. Lange
Durability of temporary anchors in rock
A. Rieder, D. Marini, G. Estrafallaces & A. Strauss
Durability proof of steel metal screws in accordance with European technical approvals
M. Siemers
Serviceability and ultimate limit states for anchorages in concrete – effects of assembly tolerances
P. Spyridis, A. Unterweger, S. Lachinger & K. Bergmeister
The functionality of fasteners with small embedment depth in carbonated concrete
M. Stipetic & J. Hofmann
Life-cycle engineering tools for risk-based decision under uncertainty
Organizers: C.F. Cremona & A.D. Orcesi
Vulnerability analysis of a park of small dams to natural hazards through a GIS
K. Bouzelha, H. Hammoum, F. Saradouni, M. Fernane & S. Lounnas
A probabilistic approach for life-cycle environmental analysis of motorway bridges
H. Gervásio & L. Simões da Silva
Life-cycle design of concrete bridges
T. Kovács & L.E. Laczák
Relative performance concepts: A new approach in life-cycle management of concrete structures
L. Lohaus & J. Gerlach
A stochastic aging model for life-cycle assessment
M. Petschacher
Stochastic models for degrading infrastructure systems
M. Sánchez-Silva, J. Riascos-Ochoa & G.-A. Klutke
A comparative life-cycle cost analysis of steel-concrete composite bridges
N.B. Ta, A.D. Orcesi & C.F. Cremona
DIOGEN: Environmental impact database for life-cycle assessment of civil engineering structures
Y. Tardivel & C. Tessier
Model for negotiation of refinancing gain from public-private partnership
L. Zhu & D.K.H. Chua
Industrial risk reduction system
Organizer: H.Wenzel
Reliability of decisions based on lifetime functions and monitoring data
A. Del Grosso & F. Lanata
Evaluation of structural behaviour of a fire damaged highway bridge in Lagos-Nigeria with BRIMOS® structural health monitoring
P. Furtner, R. Veit-Egerer, J. Buchmann & M. Buschlinger
Monitoring and evaluation of an arch bridge over the Traun River – Austria affected by the blasting of the adjacent highway bridge
R. Veit-Egerer, M.Widmann & H.Wenzel
Management concept for highway infrastructure based on life-cycle analysis providing heavy maintenance instructions and cross asset harmonisation
R. Veit-Egerer, P. Furtner, K. Gragger &W. Neumann
Ultrasonic monitoring of high temperature pipes in power plants using wave guides
B.Weihnacht, T. Klesse, U. Lieske & B. Frankenstein
Contribution to US long-term bridge performance program with regard to life-cycle investigations – reference bridge New Jersey
H.Wenzel, M.Widmann, A.E. Aktan & F. Moon
International investigation on the earthquake damaged Chi Lu Cable Stayed Bridge after repair and several years of operation
H.Wenzel, R. Veit-Egerer, T.-K. Lin & Z.-K. Lee
Seepage analysis of a gate dam with a layered deep deposit foundation
M.X.Wu, L.Z. Yang & X.H. Hu
Actions and interventions upon existing structures
Organizers: R. Caspeele, S. Matthews & G. Mancini
Decision making tool for seismic retrofit of existing structures based on marginal costs
and actualized costs of the retrofitting operations 185
D. Asprone, F. Jalayer, A. Prota & R. Russo
Rehabilitation design methodology for public hospital using seismic monitoring
throughout structural life-cycle 186
G.M. Atanasiu &V. Murarasu
Evaluation of Bayesian updated partial factors for material properties in existing concrete
structures 187
R. Caspeele & L. Taerwe
Verification of older prestressed concrete road bridges according to the German structural
assessment provisions 188
D. Dunkelberg, K. Zilch, M. Hennecke & M. Heinze
Target reliability levels for the assessment of existing structures – case study
M. Sykora & M. Holický
Verification of existing reinforced concrete structures using the design value method
M. Sykora & M. Holický
Load-carrying capacity and refurbishment of a historic RC Vierendeel bridge
P. Van Bogaert
Simulation technique for service life assessment of façade refurbishment
E. Vesikari, R.M. Ferreira
Girder shear resistance assessment – applications of SIA 269/2
D. Zwicky
Probabilistic durability assessment of concrete structures
Organizers: B. Teplý & D. Novák
Life-cycle assessment of RC structures in Czech regional conditions
P. Hajek, C. Fiala & M. Kynclova
Time-dependent reliability analysis of reinforced concrete beam under different failure modes
Y. Liu, Y.J. Bao, C.X. Li & X. Zhang
Probabilistic deterioration models of reinforced concrete structures under complex environments
J. Peng, H.Wang, C. Li & X. Liu
The role of modeling in the probabilistic durability assessment of concrete structures
B. Teplý, M. Chromá, P. Rovnaník & D. Novák
Time-dependent reliability analysis of RC bridge under incomplete information
L.Wang, Y. Ma & Z. Zuo
Probabilistic analysis on shear resistance degradation of reinforced concrete beams induced by corrosion
J. Zhang,W. Ding & L. Hu
Probabilistic lifetime assessment of concrete structures under combined environmental attack
Organizers: R. Caspeele, N.D. Belie, C. Gehlen & S. Kessler
Influence of sulphates on chloride diffusion and the effect of this on service life prediction of concrete in a submerged marine environment
M. Maes, R. Caspeele, P. Van den Heede & N. De Belie
Effect of internal freeze-thaw deterioration on chloride migration in concrete
C. Milachowski, S. Keßler, R. Chillé & C. Gehlen
Chloride diffusion tests as experimental basis for full probabilistic service life prediction and life-cycle assessment of concrete with fly ash in a submerged marine environment
P. Van den Heede, M. Maes, R. Caspeele & N. De Belie
Probabilistic lifetime assessment of concrete structures in consideration of combined deterioration mechanisms and singular risks
M. Vogel & H.S. Müller
Life time prediction for concrete repair measures
A.Wachsmann & H. Budelmann
Influence of combined mechanical and environmental loads on service life of reinforced concrete structures
F.H.Wittmann, F. Jiang, X.Wan, P. Zhang &T. Zhao
Life-cycle cost optimization in cross asset management (ERA-NET road projects)
Organizers: A.J. O’Connor & S. Deix
Bayesian identification of uncertainties in chloride ingress modeling into reinforced concrete structures
E. Bastidas-Arteaga, F. Schoefs, S. Bonnet & A.J. O’Connor
From road asset management to cross asset optimization procedures
S. Deix, K. Alten & A.Weninger-Vycudil
Development of procedures for cross-asset management for road infrastructure
A.J. O’Connor, S. Deix & V. Pakrashi
A holistic life-cycle approach for traffic infrastructure
J. Sauer, S. Xalter, O. Fischer & S. Freudenstein
Cross asset management procedures in practice
A.Weninger-Vycudil, S. Deix, K. Gragger & J. Litzka
Cost effective maintenance to supply end user value: Visionary or utopian
J.Wessels, K. Alten, M.R. Turk & S.Š. Palic
Life-cycle cost analyses
Organizers: H.G. Jodl, P. Veit, J. Glatzl & T. Simandl
Life-cycle cost analysis considerations for accelerated bridge construction
U. Attanayake, A.W. Mohammed, Y. Hu, O. Abudayyeh & H.M. Aktan
Life-cycle financial modelling of long term infrastructure projects “PPP-BOT Projects” under uncertainty and risk
M. Attarzadeh, D.K.H. Chua, L. Zhu & M. Beer
Life-cycle cost management for newly constructed infrastructure
J.D. Bakker, J. Helmer & J. Schavemaker
Monitoring of an LCC-oriented maintenance of rail routes
G. Eibinger & U. Puz
Challenges for RAMS/LCC analysis of railway rails
A. Lamik & G. Girsch
Life-cycle costs of tunnels
J. Schwarz, S. Engelhardt & M. Keuser
Utilization times of railway bridges
T. Simandl
Stochastic cost estimation for large infrastructure projects: A computational framework
A.E. Tamparopoulos, D. Alfreider & K. Bergmeister
The calculation of life-cycle costs for road tunnels under the influence of uncertainties
P. Vogt & M. Thewes
Management of existing building stocks
Organizer: C. Bahr
Seismic insurance market for the Italian building stock
D. Asprone, F. Jalayer, G. Manfredi, S. Simonelli & A. Acconcia
The challenge of existing building stocks
C. Bahr, J. Bossmann & K. Lennerts
MultiMap: A tool for strategic analysis of building portfolios
S. Bjørberg, A.K. Larssen & Ch.A. Listerud
Cost-benefits and environmental impact of seismic retrofit for low-rise reinforced concrete buildings
C.-K. Chiu
The Bridge-Management-System (BMS) in Germany as a basis for life-cycle considerations
R. Holst
LCC as a decision tool for strategic development of the public building
portfolio: A Norwegian study 238
T. Meistad, M.S. Valen, H. Brattas & H. Gissinger
Decision aiding & multi criteria optimization for existing buildings holistic retrofit 239
M. Rivallain, P.E. Leger, O. Baverel & B. Peuportier
Structural health monitoring of civil infrastructures in a life-cycle analysis
Organizers: C.F. Cremona &A.D. Orcesi
High precision structural health monitoring system using wireless sensor networks
A. Araujo, F. Tirado, J. García & J. Blesa
In-service inspection of reinforced concrete cooling towers – EDF’s feedback
A. Courtois, Y. Genest, F. Afonso, E. Diday & A.D. Orcesi
Automated geomatic system for monitoring historical buildings during tunneling in Roma, Italy
M. Crespi, F. Giannone, M. Marsella &A. Sonnessa
A vibration-based framework for structural health monitoring of railway bridges
W. Guo, A.D. Orcesi, C.F. Cremona, J.P. Santos, S. Yang & L. Dieleman
Force monitoring with contact free elasto-magnetic sensors on single strands for multi strand anchorages
A. Märzluft & W. Brand
A SHM framework comprising real time data validation
J.P. Santos & P. Silveira
Analysis of rehabilitation needs and maintenance strategies
Organizers: M. Hastak & Y. Yoon
Management system for infrastructures at waterways
J. Bödefeld & K. Kloé
Life-cycle considerations in bridge deck rehabilitation strategy
B. Czarnecki,W. Johnston & G.Wilkins
Strategies and methods to increase the life-cycle of RC buildings in seismic prone areas
S.E. Dritsos, E.C. Apostolidi & N.P. Karela
Optimal allocation of resources in MR&R planning for heterogeneous bridge networks
Z. Essahli & S. Madanat
Life-cycle cost and life-cycle carbon dioxide analyses of the new/renewable energy systems and the energy-saving measures in the elementary school facilities in South Korea
T. Hong, H. Kim, Ch. Koo & T. Kwak
Overall environmental impact for structural polymers: A material selection process
R.A. Khorasgani, T. Poli & A. Rezaallah
Life-cycle assessment of historical structures towards sustainable architectural heritage in Kosovo
V. Nushi & S. Nixha
Fibrecement recycling as raw material for Portland clinker production
J. Schoon, L. Van der Heyden, I. Van Driessche & N. De Belie
Reducing CO2-emission by using CEM V eco-cements
K. Voit, K. Bergmeister & I. Janotka
Multiyear infrastructure rehabilitation strategy within the context of MR&R
Y. Yoon & M. Hastak
Structural retrofitting for maintenance and rehabilitation
Organizer: A. Unterweger
Strengthening and repair of damaged structural elements of revitalized apartment, public service and industrial buildings from the turn of the 19th and 20th century in Poland
P. Berkowski & G. Dmochowski
The functional-structural rehabilitation of a building belonging to the archaeological industrial heritage
B. Faggiano & L. Fiorino
Construction rating attempt under life-cycle design
D. Grecea, M. Georgescu & M. Szitar
Tension stiffening of RC members subject to biaxial tensile stresses
W. Ibrahim, J. Hegger & A. Sherif
Behaviour of interfaces in repaired/strengthened RC elements subjected to cyclic actions: Experiments and modelling
V. Palieraki, E. Vintzileou & C. Zeris
Damage due to traffic before and after rehabilitation of a reinforced concrete bridge
M. Pircher, J.Wagner, B. Lechner & A. Kammersberger
Rehabilitation of existing structures by optimal placement of viscous dampers
A.Gh. Pricopie & D. Cretu
Experimental and numerical investigation of model tests strengthened by overlays
Y. Theiner, M. Aschaber & G. Hofstetter
Post installed fastenings at retrofitting systems in Japan
A. Unterweger, Y. Nakano & K. Bergmeister
Strengthening of historical stone masonry buildings: Experimental testing and modeling of a 2-storey plain masonry building
E. Vintzileou, H. Mouzakis, C.-E. Adami & L. Karapitta
Fatigue of concrete – experiments, models, applications
Organizers: S. Seitl, Z. Keršner, R. Pukl & D. Pryl
Experimental investigation of transitional size effect and crack length effect in concrete fracture
C.G. Hoover, Z.P. Bažant, R.Wendner, J. Vorel, M.H. Hubler, K. Kim, M. Gattu, K. Kirane, J.-L. Le & Q. Yu
Experimental study on fatigue durability of RC road bridge decks subjected to chloride induced deterioration
I. Iwaki
Numerical modeling of crack growth in quasibrittle structures under compressive fatigue
J.-L. Le & J. Eliáš
Modelling high-cycle fatigue of concrete specimens in three point bending
D. Pryl, R. Pukl & J. Cervenka
Damage evolution in concrete under high compressive cyclic loadings
A. Rogge & M. Thiele
Fatigue crack growth in cement based composites: Experimental aspects
S. Seitl, Z. Knésl, H. Šimonová & Z. Keršner
Fatigue and cumulative damage of concrete grain silos
G. Vlaicu & T. Pascu
Study on wind-induced fatigue of transmission tower-line in hilly terrain wind field
Z.Wang, Z. Li, Ch. Zhang & P. Deng
Increasing durability of concrete structures
Organizer: J.L. Vítek
Design of concrete structures for durability
J. Bilcik & I. Holly
Durability design of structural cover concrete based on bleeding rate
Y. Kato & K. Hayakawa
Improvement of performance of concrete precast elements using FRC
A. Kohoutkova
Increasing concrete resistance to deicing chemicals by using metakaolin
P. Máca, D. Jandeková, R. Sovják & P. Konvalinka
Impact of cracks on the durability and on the service-life of fiber reinforced ultra high performance concrete – evaluation, modeling and structural measures
M. Schmidt & A. Rafie
Influential variabilities in reliability of reinforced concrete pipes
J.L. Silva & M.K. El Debs
Life-cycle considerations for reinforced concrete structures in case of fire with respect to spalling
F. Tabeling, P. Schaumann, F. Cramer, D. Dinkler, C. Albrecht & D. Hosser
High performance concrete for the Troja Bridge in Prague
J.L. Vitek & R. Coufal
Numerical modelling of long-term behaviour of concrete structures using B3 model
Organizers: L. Vráblík & V. Kristek
Influence of repeated variable load on long-term behavior of concrete elements
T. Arangjelovski, G. Markovski & P. Mark
Modeling of concrete creep based on microprestress-solidification theory
P. Havlásek & M. Jirásek
Updating B3 model for long-term basic creep
V. Šmilauer, M. Lepš & M. Gregorová
Application of B3 prediction model to analyze prestress loss in prestressed concrete members
L. Vrablík, V. Kristek & B. Teplý
Model B3.1 for multi-decade concrete creep and shrinkage: Calibration by combined laboratory and bridge data
R.Wendner, Z.P. Bažant & M.H. Hubler
Application of special non-destructive testing methods to different kind of structures
Organizer: M. Reiterer
Low-cost sensor for integrated durability monitoring and life-cycle assessment of reinforced concrete structures
A. Holst & H. Budelmann
Development of a virtual reality-based support system for bridge inspectors
S. Sawamura & A. Miyamoto
Modern acoustic NDT methods for the off- and online detection of damages in composite aeronautic structures
M. Scheerer, A. Peldszus, M. Stadtschnitzer & R.Wagner
Experimental modeling of fatigue processes to detect the real degree of deterioration
S. Urban, A. Strauss, M. Reiterer & R.Wagner
Damage process monitoring on the hot spot of a real steel component by means of ultrasonic guided waves
M. Vospernig, M. Reiterer & R. Heuer
Concrete fatigue monitoring on large scale structures using acoustic emission and an ultrasonic actuation and sensing system
R.Wagner, M. Reiterer, A. Strauss & S. Urban
Seismic system identification for life-time-prediction (SEISMID)
Organizers: H.Wenzel & P. Furtner
Assessment of the global dynamic behavior of a historic residential brick-masonry building in Vienna
G. Achs & C. Adam
Seismic capacity of old masonry buildings in Vienna: Laboratory testing on bricks, mortar, and small-scale brick masonry
T. Furtmüller, C. Adam & C. Niederegger
Seismic capacity of old masonry buildings in Vienna: Numerical modeling of load-bearing brick masonry walls
T. Furtmüller & C. Adam
The assessment of soil-structure-interaction by measurements
F. Kopf, A. Bekö, D. Schäfer, M. Pietsch & L. Rossbacher
Measurement principles for masonry buildings
F. Kopf, D. Schäfer, M. Pietsch & L. Rossbacher
Remote sensing and GIS contribution to earthquake disaster preparedness in the Vienna area
B. Theilen-Willige, H.Wenzel & P. Furtner
Evaluation of the safety index of old masonry buildings in Vienna: Non-linear analysis based on seismic capacity
T. Zimmermann & A. Strauss
Life-cycle assessment for sustainability evaluation of buildings
Organizers: R. Smutny, C. Neururer & M. Treberspurg
Life-cycle assessment of steel constructions
M. Feldmann, D. Pyschny, B. Döring & M. Kuhnhenne
Ecological and economic impact of various materials and constructions for buildings over the whole life-cycle
A. Hafner & S.Winter
Wooden products – positive material in life-cycle analysis
A. Hafner, S.Winter & A. Takano
MINERGIE-ECO® 2011 – definition of thresholds in an LCA-based building label
D. Kellenberger
Sensitivity of life-cycle analysis results to the required service life of buildings
H. König, T. Lützkendorf & M.L. De Cristofaro
“Mountain wood vs. lowland wood”, an ecological process assessment – a case study
A. Kraler, V. Krismer & G.Wieland
Life-cycle assessment as a planning tool for sustainable buildings
L. Messari-Becker, K. Bollinger & M. Grohmann
Environmental life-cycle analysis of housing estates in Austria
R. Smutny
LCM – Life-Cycle Management, integrated management philosophy for building projects
R. Stempkowski & M.Wallner-Kleindienst
Has sustainability become the norm in the planning and execution of building projects?
A. Tautschnig & D. Burtscher
Passive House – best practice examples of cost effective building solutions with high-quality living
M. Treberspurg & M. Djalili
LCA of multi-storey timber building and comparative estimation with alternative building materials
Y. Yeh & P. Haller
Life-cycle cost analysis and risk analysis for buildings
Organizers: T. Lützkendorf, S. Geissler & H. Kreiner
OPIK-International: An international comparison of single life-cycle processes in hospitals
M. Banedj-Schafii & K. Lennerts
Impact of semi-transparent building-integrated photovoltaics on building life-cycle cost
K. Fath, J. Stengel, F. Schultmann, S. Mende, H.R.Wilson & T.E. Kuhn
Specific life-cycle cost indicators and design recommendations for life-cycle cost optimized buildings
H. Floegl
Life-cycle cost analysis of building components and materials used in hospitals
T. Halder, H. Kreiner & A. Passer
Life-cycle cost method for the early design phase of non-residential buildings
G. Hofer, M. Grim, B. Herzog & M. Pongratz
The use of life-cycle analysis for planning and assessment of construction works: Topics and trends
T. Lützkendorf
Risk management and robustness as part of sustainability assessment
P. Maydl & D. Schulter
Life-cycle assessment and construction costs of a low energy residential building
M. Paleari, M. Lavagna &A. Campioli
Combined database for LCC, LCA and life-cycle quality
T. Schrag, E. Stocker, Ch.Wartha, E. Hasler & H. Leindecker
Life-cycle assessment of a passive house and a traditional house – comparative study based on practical experiences
D. Stoian, T. Dencsak, S. Pescari & I. Botea
Thinking future with risk management – a substantial tool of life-cycle management
E.Waldauer & R. Stempkowski
Life-cycle design and engineering of facades and building envelopes
Organizers: O. Englhardt & A. Merl
Decision support method for flat roofs with focus on life-cycle costs using a probabilistic method
C. Harreither, T. Bednar & B. Nusser
Green homes through LCC(A)-based planning of multi-functional building skin
L. Messari-Becker, K. Bollinger & M. Grohmann
Parameter study of a prefabricated retrofit façade system
S. Ott & S.Winter
Implementation of energy efficient measures in apartments in Macedonia
T. Samardzioska, M. Cvetkovska, M. Lazarevska & A.T. Gavriloska
Life-cycle of building’s facades: Service life prediction of natural stone wall claddings using the factor method
A. Silva, J. de Brito & P.L. Gaspar
Analysis of influence of water vapor condensation in building construction envelopes
J. Skramlik, O. Fuciman, M. Novotny & Z. Mastna
Structural and thermal retrofitting of buildings
Organizers: O. Englhardt
Sustainable retrofitting solutions for precast concrete residential buildings
A.A. Botici, V. Ungureanu, A. Ciutina, A. Botici & D. Dubina
A comparison of three schools renovated to the Passive House standard
G. Kopeinig
New envelopes for old buildings – the potential of using membrane systems for the thermal retrofitting of existing buildings
W. Lang, J. Cremers, A. Beck & J. Manara
Indicators for sustainability assessment of renewables
P. Schaumann, A. Bechtel, H.-J.Wagner & N. Stranghöner
Sustainable thermal retrofitting solutions for multi-storey residential buildings
V. Ungureanu, A. Ciutina & D. Dubina
Sustainability certification of new and of existing buildings
Organizers: A. Passer & H.Wallbaum
Rating tools for the evaluation of building sustainability
T. Dencsak & C. Bob
Case studies with the DGNB certificate and the OPEN HOUSE methodology – practical experiences and results
N. Essig & S. Eberl
Environmental evaluation of steel plates and steel sections sold on the French market
F. Gomes, A. Feraille, G. Habert & C. Tessier
EU-project OPEN HOUSE: Benchmarking and mainstreaming building sustainability in the EU based on transparency and openness (open source and availability) from model to implementation
R. Hardziewski, H.Wallbaum, N. Essig & S. Eberl
Statistical cluster analysis as a means to complement LCA of buildings
V. John & H.Wallbaum
Interdependency of LCCA and LCA in the assessment of buildings
H. Kreiner & A. Passer
Building sustainability assessment system corresponding to needs of users
A. Lupíšek
Environmental assessment of building refurbishments in SBToolCZ – criteria setup
S. Mancik & J. Ruzicka
Utilizing GIS as a geospatial tool to inventory LEED certified buildings and Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste flows in the United States
K.A. Marcellus, S. Spatari & P.M. Gallagher
Tools and processes for life-cycle engineering: Experience from the European project OPEN HOUSE
V. Peyramale
Longlife – energy efficiency and sustainability
K. Rückert, M.-I. Kiefel, Ch. Engel & S. Michel
Ecological life-cycle assessment of structures made of UHPC – systematic and practical relevance
M. Schmidt
Life-cycle assessment of buildings for sustainable development
Z. Stránská & J. Sedlák
Towards sustainable dams and embankments
Organizers: M.Wieland & W.Wu
Reliability analysis for rainfall stability of municipal solid waste landfills on slope
F.K. Huang & G.S.Wang
Life-cycle assessment of Tuttle Creek Dam seismic retrofit
J.F. Hubler, P.M. Gallagher & S. Spatari
Life-cycle performance of a concrete shear-wall structure
M.J. Shah
Effect of geogrid in rockfill dams during strong earthquakes
E. Soranzo,W.Wu & M.Wieland
Safety aspects of sustainable storage dams
M.Wieland
GENERAL SESSIONS
Organizers: A. Strauss, D.M. Frangopol & K. Bergmeister
Estimation of steel weight loss due to corrosion in RC members based on
digital image processing of X-ray photogram 389
M. Akiyama & D.M. Frangopol
Numerical simulations of occupants evacuation within the context of
life-cycle engineering in building construction 390
C. Albrecht, D. Hosser,W. Abu Abed, N. Rinke &V. Berkhahn
Assessment of structural damage due to ground settlements by using the DInSAR
technique 391
S. Arangio, M. Di Mauro, M. Marsella, A. Sonnessa & M. Manunta
Performance-based retrofit of a prestressed concrete road bridge in seismic area
A.M. Avossa, R. Di Camillo & P. Malangone
Efficient design and construction of the APM major bridge project in Saudi Arabia
E. Ayoub, C. Malek & G. Helmy
Probabilistic description of foundation capacity for design of electrical transmission lines
C.B.P. Azevedo & S.M.C. Diniz
The SBAS-DInSAR technique: A tool for deformation monitoring in the urban damage assessment
M. Bonano, F. Calò, M. Manunta & M. Marsella
Rehabilitation of concrete bridges using Ultra-High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC)
E. Brühwiler
Fatigue safety examination of a 150-year old riveted railway bridge
E. Brühwiler
Rehabilitation of two bridges in construction in the motorway M-410 in Madrid, Spain
C.J. Cabañes
Testing of pre-stressed masonry corner for tri-axial stress-strain analysis
R. Cajka, P. Mateckova, M. Stara & M. Janulikova
Health monitoring of civil engineering structures – what we can learn from experience
R. Cantieni
The research on the time-dependence of recurrence times of great earthquakes based on the historical records in North area of China
Z.H. Chen & X.L. Liu
Development and verification of a typhoon wind hazard model for Taipei
R.-H. Cherng,W.-C. Hsu, C.-C. Li & C.-S. Chen
Seismic reliability and LCCs of a RC buildings considering earthquake events within a specified service period
C.-K. Chiu &W.-Y. Jean
Threshold-based network-level transportation infrastructure management
J.C. Chu &Y.J. Chen
The economic impact of photocatalytic concrete in an urban industrial setting
C.J. Churchill & D.K. Panesar
Life-cycle optimization based on progressive collapse monitoring of irregular RC structures located in seismic active areas in Europe
S. Crijanovschi & G.M. Atanasiu
The use of advanced remote sensing techniques for monitoring of slopes affected by slow movements
M.E. D’Effremo & E. Fontanella
Performing of non-destructive measurement methods on existing arch bridge structures
F. Dengg, K. Mendlig, A. Krawtschuk & A. Strauss
Post-earthquake geomatic survey of a monumental building in L’Aquila, Italy
D. Dominici, M. Elaiopoulos, D. Galeota & A. Gregori
Transverse load distribution in masonry arch bridges
H. Dunne, J. Murphy & K. Ruane
Time dependent reliability for existing structure based on the moment method
W.-L. Fan, S. Zhang, Z.-L. Li & P. Deng
Preservation of structural and functional integrity in the interaction of new and existing structures: The case of London Underground’s Green Park Station
A. Feiersinger, T. Mitsch & P. Spyridis
Progressive collapse of seismic resistant multistory frame buildings
M. Ferraioli & A.M. Avossa
Sustainability of tunnelling based on life-cycles analysis
M. Flora & G. Fröch
Safety evaluation of masonry arch bridges by nonlinear finite element analyses
S.A. Franck, V. Slowik & S. Marx
Model-free identification of uncertain time-dependent material behaviour for long term structural analysis
S. Freitag,W. Graf & M. Kaliske
A multi-dimensional approach on maintenance of distributed infrastructure: ASFINAG’s maintenance strategy
A. Fromm & R. Liskounig
Availability orientated operation of automated people mover
A. Fruehwirth & J.Winter
Time-dependent compressive strength of concrete in existing buildings
X.L. Gao, Y.Y. Yan & J. Li
Application of satellite radar interferometry for structural damage assessment and monitoring
C. Giannico, A. Ferretti, L. Jurina & M. Ricci
Energy harvesting for the life-cycle of structures and infrastructures: State of art, recent trends and future developments
K. Gkoumas, F. Petrini & F. Bontempi
Integral railway bridges for high speed trains – from conceptual design to construction by the example of the Gaensebachtal Bridge
A. Goldack & M. Schlaich
Maintenance costs calculation over the life-cycle: A method for the usage of elementary influence factors on the technical durability of technical components and constructed assets
G. Hardkop
Load induced damage in masonry bridges, some observations on stiffness and force flow
B. Harvey
Flexible floor slab systems for long service life
J. Hegger, M. Claßen, T. Dreßen & J. Gallwoszus
A standardized life-cycle costing framework for flexible and rigid pavements in Austria
M. Hoffmann & R. Blab
Risk-based monitoring, inspection and maintenance framework for coastal structures
N. Horstmann, S. Schimmels, K. Hinze & H. Oumeraci
On the sustainability of deconstruction and recycling: A discussion of possibilities of end-of-lifetime measures
P. Kamrath
Long-term maintenance of deteriorating infrastructure: Inspection strategies for incipient failures
G.-A. Klutke, M. Sánchez-Silva & J. Riascos-Ochoa
Determination of mechanical and temperature induced deflection based on monitoring data for assessing the load factor
A. Krawtschuk, T. Zimmermann & K. Haider
The development of the combined LCC analysis system for bundling public facility maintenance
C.K. Lee & T.K. Park
Early warning system of roofs overloaded by snow based on measurements and inverse analysis
D. Lehký
Total life-cycle assessment of steel constructions
G. Lener, D. Reiterer & A. Hauser
Study of the identification of aggregates of construction and demolition waste by using object recognition methods
E. Linß, H.-M. Ludwig & K. Anding
LCC in Norway: State of the art 2012
Ch.A. Listerud, S. Bjørberg &A.K. Larssen
Life-cycle cost management mode based on information management platform
L. Liu & X.Wei
Probabilistic aspects of OffshoreWind Turbines: Influences of in situ assembly of grouted joints
L. Lohaus & M.Werner
An optimum design approach for the wind and seismic design of wind turbine supports in Mexico
A. López López, L.E. Pérez Rocha & D. Maldonado Jiménez
A comparative analysis of environmental impacts of ordinary concrete and structural lightweight concrete
I. Lukic, M. Malesev, V. Radonjanin & V. Milovanovic
Artificial neural networks in calibration of nonlinear models
T. Mareš, E. Janouchová &A. Kuˇcerová
Probabilistic assessment of working life for bridges
J. Markova
Probabilistic working life assessment of power-producing components
J. Markova, M. Holický & K. Jung
The influence of bridge maintenance on their durability and bearing capacity
G. Markovski, T. Arangjelovski, O. Kolevski & D. Nakov
An advanced probabilistic updating algorithm for life-cycle analysis of civil structures
J.C. Matos, I.B. Valente, P.J.S. Cruz & L.C. Neves
Life-cycle cost analysis for real estate
G. Mendel & U. Käding
Simulation of random behavior of engineering structures: From parameters identification to reliability assessment
D. Novák & R. Pukl
Fatigue behavior of stay cables
J. Novoszel,W. Träger & J. Kollegger
Reliability index for wind turbines subjected to wind and seismic actions
L.E. Pérez Rocha, A. López López, D. Maldonado Jiménez, L.E. Manjarrez Garduño & D. de León Escobedo
An energy harvesting application in a long span suspension bridge
F. Petrini, O. De Gaudenzi & K. Gkoumas
Coupled damage in assessing the lifetime of bridge and viaducts
A. Pipinato, C. Pellegrino & C. Modena
The influence of design life in life-cycle civil engineering
S.G. Reid
Extension of bridge lifetime by use of structural health monitoring
M. Reiterer & A. Kammersberger
Estimation of asphalt pavement performance by using risk analysis method
V. Rosauer
Optimizing a structure’s life with genetic algorithms and emergence theory
M.P. Sarkisian
The tunnel inspection database of the cold region tunnel for maintenance
T. Sato, H. Nishi & A. Sutoh
“Whitetopping” of asphalt and concrete pavements with thin layers of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete: Construction and economic efficiency
C. Schmidt, M. Schmidt & P. Racky
Study of the quantity of gypsum in Construction & DemolitionWaste (CDW)
T. Schulz, E. Linß, A. Müller & K.Weimann
Probability based optimized design of concrete structures
P. Štˇepánek, I. Laníková, P. Šim°unek & F. Girgle
Monitoring of ground-structure-interaction of an arch bridge
J. Stoerzel, M. Spitzer, N. Randl & C. Stadler
Uncertainty in multivariate modelling: Main concepts and an application on fracture mechanics
A.E. Tamparopoulos, P. Spyridis & K. Bergmeister
RC precast bridges with joint-less deck: An Italian experience
G. Tecchio, K. Islami & C. Modena
Life-cycle performance assessment of PSC bridges exposed to coastal zones under uncertainty: I. Theory
H. Tian, D.M. Frangopol & A. Chen
Life-cycle performance assessment of PSC bridges exposed to coastal zones under uncertainty: II. Application
H. Tian, D.M. Frangopol & A. Chen
Validation of diffusion models for life-cycle assessment of concrete structures
A. Titi & F. Biondini
Deterministic versus probabilistic reliability analysis of existing bridge structures
C. Unger & M. Empelmann
Production of pervious concrete by using construction and demolition wastes
G. Vardaka, S. Tsimas & C. Leptokaridis
Extension of sample size in Latin Hypercube Sampling – methodology and software
M. Voˇrechovský
Prevent corruption – measures to increase integrity in organizations
A.Walcher, R. Stempkowski & M. Apfalter
Harvesting factor in hydropower generation
J.Wall &A. Passer
Dynamic-based performance updating of high-speed concrete railway bridge
S. Yang, L. Dieleman & A.D. Orcesi
The environmental impacts of concrete containing Nano-SiO2 and typical concrete on global warming and fossil fuel depletion: A comparison
M. Yekkalar, M.R. Sabour & M. Nikravan
Concrete sludge water recycling: An essential practice for the sustainability of a ready-mix concrete plant
M. Zervaki, M. Mappouridou, S. Tsimas & C. Leptokaridis
Combining resilience and sustainability in infrastructure projects
T. Zinke, P. Bocchini, D.M. Frangopol & T. Ummenhofer
Epoxy-coated reinforcement – optimization of life-cycle costs?
M. Zintel & C. Gehlen
Poor life-cycle performance versus engineering design process
S. Zmigrodzki
Author index
Biography
Alfred Strauss, Dan Frangopol, Konrad Bergmeister