Concrete performance subject to coupled deterioration in cold environments

This paper presents the results of research projects at VTT focusing on coupling deterioration mechanisms. These research projects have built on several decades of concrete durability research at VTT, including 15 years of field station studies. The durability of the concretes has been assessed using both accelerated laboratory testing and also from in situ exposure results from field stations. This research has contributed to the development of concrete performance models and service life tools, supporting a holistic approach for deterioration assessment.