"In-Depth Façade Analysis of Steel Corrosion in Masonry"

The testing program assessed all steel components which projected from the structure with a bespoke, In-depth, testing program geared towards the development of condition state ratings for the elements of the facade. Historic Steel Frame Masonry Clad Buildings, Corrosion of Steel Frame Construction,...

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Published inNACE International Corrosion Conference Proceedings pp. 1 - 14
Main Authors Crevello, Gina, Noyce, Paul, Matteini, Irene
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Houston NACE International 01.01.2019
Subjects
Architects
Architecture
Building construction
Buildings
Case studies
Compressive strength
Construction materials
Corrosion
Corrosion tests
Cost analysis
Cracking (fracturing)
Destructive testing
Facades
Failure
Fire resistance
Fireproofing
Historical metallurgy
Historical structures
Laboratory tests
Masonry
Nondestructive testing
Pedestrian safety
Pedestrians
Ratings
Repair & maintenance
Steel construction
Steel frames
Stone
Structural steels
Water infiltration
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Summary:The testing program assessed all steel components which projected from the structure with a bespoke, In-depth, testing program geared towards the development of condition state ratings for the elements of the facade. Historic Steel Frame Masonry Clad Buildings, Corrosion of Steel Frame Construction, Preservation, Condition State Ratings, INTRODUCTION Corrosion of embedded structural steel in terra cotta clad buildings can pose life safety issues to pedestrians, as well as extensive maintenance and repair costs to the owner. Traditional methods of material analysis include visual inspections and sounding surveys to determine quantifiable damage to the cladding, non-destructive evaluations to understand cracking of the terra cotta and water infiltration and laboratory testing to determine material performance properties of the terra cotta units. Terra cotta became an ideal building material because of its fireproof, lightweight (lighter than cast or carved stone), and high compressive strength properties, and its ability to be easily molded and manufactured at a faster rate than stone could be carved.