ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: For a long time the upgrading of the Italian highway network both at National and International level is in progress, by focusing the attention on the global quality of the infrastructures. In addition, a growing sensibility towards the achievement of durability requirements has been developed in both design and management of new constructions, as well as in developing and improving repair and rehabilitation techniques of existing structures. The importance of the durability performance is particularly emphasized when essential maintenance interventions should be avoided during the expected service life, as required for strategic structures like bridges and viaducts.
