Table 4 Statistical parameters of the random variables.
From: Probabilistic Analysis of the Durability of Piles with Microcracks Under Chloride Attack
Variable | Description (Source) | Mean | COV | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cs (kg/m3) | Surface chloride concentration (Model test) | 3.64 | 0.12 | Lognormal |
Cth (kg/m3) | Chloride threshold value (Kwon et al., 2009) | 1.2 | 0.20 | Uniform |
c (mm) | Concrete cover depth (Model test) | 45 | 0.18 | Normal |
Dref (m2/s) | Effect diffusion coefficient (Model test) | 0.93 × 10–12 | 0.20 | Lognormal |
m | Aging factor (Kwon et al., 2009) | 0.20 | 0.20 | Normal |