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Life cycle management demonstrated on the example of a parking garage

This paper/talk presents the core components of a life cycle management system for reinforced concrete structures. In this context the service life design is one of the key elements. Depending on the governing deterioration mechanisms, it can be carried out on different levels of detail and thus enables an optimisation of durability by means of optimised concrete composition and choice of binder. Quality control tools during construction and after completion allow for an assessment of the actual quality. The results of the design and construction stage are then summarised in a so-called “birth certificate” which forms the basis for future inspection and maintenance planning. The results of inspection and monitoring again can be used to update the original service life design throughout the service life of the structure. In the given case study the elements of the “birth-certificate” and the updating procedure by using inspection and monitoring data are illustrated on the parking garage belonging to the Allianz Arena.

Author(s):

Christoph Gehlen    
TU Munich
Germany

Gesa Kapteina    
Consultancy Schiessl Gehlen Sodeikat, Munich
Germany

Angelika Schiessl-Pecka    
Consultancy Schiessl Gehlen Sodeikat, Munich
Germany

Till Felix Mayer    
Consultancy Schiessl Gehlen Sodeikat, Munich
Germany