The Study of Safety Survey Expert System for Reinforced Concrete Structure

Under the island-type climate in Taiwan, reinforced concrete (RC) structures grow old with time and develop symptoms of cracking and peeling off. Therefore the survey and evaluation of the durability of such structures has become an indispensable concern. Factors that influence the durability of reinforced concrete include the materials used, there relative proportion of construction procedure employed, the exertion of outside forces, environment conditions and many other things. Safety survey of concrete structure should be carried out throughly and frequently so that prevention measures can be taken in advance, the service life can be prolonged, and the cost for repair after serious damage can be avoided. Through an integrated protective covering of steel, concrete resistivity and corrosion potential. carbornate analysis of the above parameters, the health condition of concrete can be diagnosed and the safety of reinforced concrete structure can be estimated. This would provide reference for repair cost planning so that decision can be made concerning optimal repair method, the timing of repair and the saving of repair cost. Through the avoiding of accident or the arousing of alertness in advance, the objectives of both the objectives of both economical and safety considerations can be achieved