Abstract
The paper summarises the results of an investigation done on piers at the Dar es Salaam Port. The problem facing these structures and marine facilities is their exposure to aggressive environmental phenomena. The paper presents an investigation of the strength and corrosion of concrete seaport piers so as to determine degradation of the reinforced concrete waterfront structures in the port of Dar es Salaam. For instance the structures at a dhow quay terminal had been in use for about 100 years. The facility was in bad condition as the concrete had been badly damaged due to corrosion. Some of the elements of the structures had very wide cracks and most of the concrete on piers and struts had in some places substantially spalled and peeled-off exposing reinforcements. Small to wide cracks of up to 20 mm were noted on concrete piers for all berths and some few piers were severely corroded.
Recommended Citation
Sanga, I. (2005). Degradation of Waterfront Reinforced Concrete Structures at the Port Of Dar es Salaam. Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), 28(1), 29-43. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52339/tjet.v28i1.359
Publisher Name
University of Dar es Salaam
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