Construction quality control of concrete structures in architectural engineering—A case in Shanghai, China

Francis Deng; Armin Mehdipour; Ali Soltani; Francis Deng; Armin Mehdipour; Ali Soltani

doi:10.3934/urs.2024013

Urban Resilience and Sustainability

2024, Volume 2, Issue 3: 256-271. doi: 10.3934/urs.2024013

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Construction quality control of concrete structures in architectural engineering—A case in Shanghai, China

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School of Art (Architecture), Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Healthy Communities, FHMRI, Bedford Park, Flinders University, South Australia, 5042, Australia

Received: 29 May 2024 Revised: 08 August 2024 Accepted: 20 August 2024 Published: 04 September 2024

Architectural concrete provides diverse patterns, colors, and forms, offering extensive structural and aesthetic possibilities. In China, advanced techniques such as prefabricated and precast concrete structures are increasingly utilized, delivering benefits like faster construction, reduced resource use, and improved quality control. Recent studies in China have highlighted the environmental benefits and practical considerations of incorporating recycled materials and moderate-heat Portland cement into concrete, which offer promising sustainability advantages. This study, through a case analysis in China, explored the usability, durability, manufacturing costs, and economic implications of architectural concrete. It emphasizes the critical role of architectural concrete in modern structural engineering, financial planning, and design, aiming to reduce variability in strength and uniformity between concrete batches, ensure consistent material quality, and lower maintenance costs while accelerating production. Focusing on quality control in concrete construction in Heqing, Pudong, Shanghai, this research identified unique challenges and provided insights. In Shanghai's architectural context, continuous monitoring of concrete quality is essential for structural stability and durability. This study also addressed the resilience of concrete structures in saltwater and freeze-thaw conditions, underscoring the need to consider environmental factors in quality assurance. Laboratory experiments demonstrated that composite members and deep beams of steel and concrete exhibit notable deformation and shear resistance, highlighting the importance of meticulous material selection and structural design for effective quality control.
- architectural concrete,
- quality control,
- structural stability,
- sustainable construction,
- innovative design,
- Shanghai
Citation: Francis Deng, Armin Mehdipour, Ali Soltani. Construction quality control of concrete structures in architectural engineering—A case in Shanghai, China[J]. Urban Resilience and Sustainability, 2024, 2(3): 256-271. doi: 10.3934/urs.2024013

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Abstract

Architectural concrete provides diverse patterns, colors, and forms, offering extensive structural and aesthetic possibilities. In China, advanced techniques such as prefabricated and precast concrete structures are increasingly utilized, delivering benefits like faster construction, reduced resource use, and improved quality control. Recent studies in China have highlighted the environmental benefits and practical considerations of incorporating recycled materials and moderate-heat Portland cement into concrete, which offer promising sustainability advantages. This study, through a case analysis in China, explored the usability, durability, manufacturing costs, and economic implications of architectural concrete. It emphasizes the critical role of architectural concrete in modern structural engineering, financial planning, and design, aiming to reduce variability in strength and uniformity between concrete batches, ensure consistent material quality, and lower maintenance costs while accelerating production. Focusing on quality control in concrete construction in Heqing, Pudong, Shanghai, this research identified unique challenges and provided insights. In Shanghai's architectural context, continuous monitoring of concrete quality is essential for structural stability and durability. This study also addressed the resilience of concrete structures in saltwater and freeze-thaw conditions, underscoring the need to consider environmental factors in quality assurance. Laboratory experiments demonstrated that composite members and deep beams of steel and concrete exhibit notable deformation and shear resistance, highlighting the importance of meticulous material selection and structural design for effective quality control.

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