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Element definition
Element description; column
Intended working life; At least 50 years
Type of concrete; Reinforced, ;normal weight;, air-entrained
Maximum aggregate size; 20 mm
The reinforcement fabrication is subjected to a quality assurance system
Tolerance between minimum & nominal covers; cdev = 5 mm
Concrete is cast against blinding - from Note E of Table A.9:-
Tolerance bet. min & nom covers(XD & XS classes); cdev_s = 25 mm
Exposure classes
Corrosion induced by carbonation (XC classes)
Type of exposure to air and moisture; Moderate humidity or cyclic wet and dry
From BS8500-1:2006 Table A.1
Classification for corrosion induced by carbonation; XC3/XC4
Corrosion induced by chlorides other than from sea water (XD classes)
Type of exposure; Cyclic wet and dry
From BS8500-1:2006 Table A.1
Classification for corrosion induced by chlorides; XD3
Corrosion induced by chlorides from sea water (XS classes)
Type of exposure; Tidal, splash and spray zones
From BS8500-1:2006 Table A.1
Class for corrosion induced by sea water chlorides; XS3
Freeze/thaw attack (XF classes)
Degree of saturation; High water saturation with de-icing agent or sea water
From BS8500-1:2006 Table A.1
Class for freeze thaw attack; XF4
Chemical attack (XA classes)
ACEC class; AC-1
Consequences of failure (Table A.9 note H); Relatively serious
Section width; t = 500 mm
Hydraulic gradient (Table A.9 note B); Greater than 5
From BS8500-1:2006 Table A.9
Design chemical class; DC-2
No of additional protective measures required; APMs = 0
The APM may be any one of APM1 to APM5.;