| Author(s): |
Christopher C. White; Jonathan W. Martin; S F. Weber; L Shultz; |
| Title: |
Reliability-Based Method for Service Life Prediction of Materials |
| Published: |
September 17, 2003 |
| Abstract: |
Standard test methods, such as ASTM C719, evaluate sealant performance though threshold test measurements. This method and its derivatives do not offer reliable predictions of in-service performance. This presentation will detail efforts to move away from the use of threshold tests towards a reliability-based method for predicting the service life of sealant materials. The central role of effective dosage based models in this approach is expelained. The accurate, rapid, prediction of in-service performance will be discussed with regard to the development of models to communicate the economic consequences of the materials decisions. |
| Conference: |
ANTEC Conference Proceedings |
| Proceedings: |
ANTEC Conference |
| Dates: |
May 5-8, 2002 |
| Keywords: |
dose-damage models;rubber elasticity;sealant;service life prediction |
| Research Areas: |
Building Materials, Coatings/Sealants, Building and Fire Research |
