In this paper, a new maintenance model is presented in which both the interval of lifetime extension and the interval of preventive replacement can be optimised. Through lifetime extension, the deterioration can be delayed as such that failure is postponed and the lifetime of a component is extended. Through replacement, the condition of a component can be restored to its original condition. Th...

This article presents a novel software tool for the assessments of life-cycle environmental impacts and costs, which is aimed to support decision-making in design phase retrofit interventions building sector. By combining Life Cycle Costing (LCC) Assessment (LCA) calculations functionalities, this allows evaluating long-term trade-offs between economic performance investment projects energy eff...

Life cycle costing is an important consideration for new concrete structures. It is also an integral part of asset management and in achieving sustainable construction. Cost effectiveness is the key driver. This paper presents an overall approach to formulate a strategy for protection of reinforced concrete structures against steel corrosion. The objectives of the protection are to ensure the d...

Researchers have always been concerned about investigating new methods of economic evaluation, in order to endow reliable observations and support the sustainable development products. In this sense, clarity homogeneity are necessary exploit effectiveness such instruments that, only way, can provide consistent recommendations among sectors industries economy. With respect technological innovati...