| Author(s): |
Christopher C. White; Kar Tean Tan; Donald L. Hunston; |
| Title: |
The Role of Service Life Prediction In Sustainability Determinations |
| Published: |
February 14, 2011 |
| Abstract: |
Sustainability calculations are based on assumptions about the energy required to produce, transport place in-service items. A critical component of these calculations is the expected service life of the material, component or system. Estimates of the actual in-service performance are not based on scientifically validated methods or procedures. The resulting estimates have a significant uncertainty because they are based on past performance or best guess estimates. This paper will detail the economic outcomes of typical choices on a new construction building joint sealant job based on available choices. Following this examination, this paper will detail the barriers and progress toward achieving a scientifically validated prediction of the in-service performance. |
| Conference: |
34th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society |
| Proceedings: |
Proceedings of the 34th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society |
| Pages: |
3 pp. |
| Location: |
Savanah, GA |
| Dates: |
February 13-16, 2011 |
| Keywords: |
Service life prediction; sealant; sustainability; Net Present Expense |
| Research Areas: |
Building Materials, Service Life Prediction, Coatings/Sealants |
| PDF version: |
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