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Management of the "building-base system" action, using a life cycle model
Justyna Sobczak-Piąstka1, Oksana Kichaeva2, Pavlo Firsov3
1Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Bydgoszcz, Poland. justynas@utp.edu.pl.
Scientific Reports
|September 23, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a model for the "building-base" system
Area of Science:
- Structural engineering
- Building science
- Reliability engineering
Background:
- The operational reliability of building-base systems is intrinsically linked to their technical condition.
- Existing models often fail to adequately represent the dynamic life cycle and condition changes of these systems.
- Restoration and reconstruction significantly impact system performance and longevity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel model for the life cycle of a reconstructed building-base system.
- To establish a quantifiable link between the technical condition and reliability of building-base systems.
- To provide a framework for managing and improving building condition through restoration.
Main Methods:
- Development of a life cycle model for reconstructed building-base systems.
- Integration of technical condition assessment with reliability indicators.
- Quantitative analysis of reliability before and after restoration interventions.
- Case study application on a monumental building.
Main Results:
- The proposed model enables regulation of building condition towards restoration.
- It allows for updating reliability indicators to reflect the current technical state.
- Reliability calculations inform the selection of strengthening solutions for the building-base system.
- Demonstrated improvement in reliability metrics post-restoration.
Conclusions:
- The reconstructed building-base model facilitates condition management and reliability enhancement.
- Quantitative reliability assessment is crucial for effective structural strengthening.
- Restoration strategies can be optimized using this life cycle and reliability framework.
- The model provides a practical tool for assessing and improving building performance over time.
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