ISO 16311-3:2014 PDF Download

ISO 16311-3:2014 is a standard that provides guidelines for the design of repairs and prevention measures for concrete structures. It focuses on reinforced and unreinforced concrete structures that are exposed to the atmosphere or are buried or submerged but can be accessed.

The standard outlines the basic considerations and decision-making processes for specifying repair and prevention remedies. It also addresses the management strategies for these structures, utilizing products and systems specified in other International Standards or Technical Specifications.

The scope of the standard includes various types of defects and ongoing deterioration that can occur in concrete structures, such as mechanical actions (e.g. impact, overloading, settlement, vibration), chemical and biological actions (e.g. sulfate attack, alkali-aggregate reaction), physical actions (e.g. freeze-thaw, thermal cracking, erosion), reinforcement corrosion, and unaddressed construction defects.

It is important to note that ISO 16311-3:2014 specifically covers the design aspects of repairs and prevention, while the execution of maintenance and repairs is addressed in ISO 16311-4.