This work gives an overview of significant research from recent years
concerning performance-based design and quality control for concrete
durability and its implementation. In engineering practice, performance
approaches are often still used in combination with prescriptive
requirements. This is largely because, for most durability test methods,
sufficient practical experience still has to be gained before engineers
and owners are prepared to fully rely on them.
This book, compiled by RILEM TC 230-PSC, is intended to assist efforts
to successfully build the foundation for the full implementation of
performance-based approaches through the exchange of relevant knowledge
and experience between researchers and practitioners worldwide.