Table 1.
Input data for the analyses.
| Parameter | Unit | Deterministic Approach | Probabilistic Approach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range/Value | Probability Density Function | |||
| Diffusion coefficient, Dc,28 | × 10−12 m²/s | 5.585 | 4.49 ÷ 6.67 | Constant [37] |
| Aging factor, m | – | 0.284 | 0.284 | Constant [37] |
| Variation coefficient, cvRV | – | 0.14 | 0.14 | Constant [38] |
| Width of investigated cross-section, b | m | 1.0 | 1.0 | Constant [32] |
| Height of investigated cross-section surface, h | m | 0.23 | 0.23 | Constant [32] |
| Size of finite element | m | 0.02 × 0.01 | 0.02 × 0.01 | Constant |
| Depth of reinforcement, x | m | 0.05 | 0.04 ÷ 0.11 | Histogram [39] |
| Chloride threshold for corrosion initiation, Cth | % weight of cement | 0.2 | 0.09 ÷ 0.51 | Histogram [40] |
| Concentration of chloride at the surface, C0 | % weight of cement | 0.6 | 0.21 ÷ 1.63 | Histogram [32] |
| Initial concentration of chloride in the cross section, Cb | % weight of cement | 0 | 0 | Constant |
| Frequency of defects in the reinforcement coating, Mashn | m-1 | 1 | 0 ÷ 10 | Histogram [32] |
| Relative spacing of the first defect in the reinforcement coating, Mashi | m | 0.2 | 0 ÷ 1.0 | Uniform distribution |
| Correlation length, lc | m | 0.1 | 0.1 | Constant [28,38] |
| Monitored life span, t | years | 100 | 100 | Constant |
| Number of simulations | – | 1 | 10,000 | Constant |