Proposals for a draft code for designing durable concrete structures in the Arabian Gulf

Abstract EN

The severity of the Arabian Gulf environment demands certain provisions for a design code that would cater to local challenges in concreting.

With this view in mind, an apparent climatic divide was identified for the Arabian Peninsula viz.

Hot–Dry and Hot–Humid zones which were further classified into an order of exposures, detailing the potential dangers to concrete durability.

Moreover, suggestions are included based on both research and experience in the Gulf, to practice essential quantity and quality checks on concrete mix design parameters.

It is intended that this contribution would help formulate a draft design code respecting concrete durability in this part of the world.