What is ISO 22040 about?
ISO 22040 provides the principles for implementing life cycle management (LCM) of concrete structures throughout the stages of planning, design, execution, use and end-of-life, as well as the framework and procedures for LCM.
ISO 22040 is applicable not only to new structures but also to existing structures. It is also applicable to the entire life cycle and each one or more stages composing the life cycle of a structure.
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Details in the procedures and specific methodologies for management in each stage of the structure’s life cycle based on ISO 22040 is established separately.
Who is ISO 22040 for?
ISO 22040 on life cycle management of concrete structures is useful for:
- Construction industry
- Civil engineer
- Architect
- Producers of concrete
- Surveyor or repair technician of a concrete structure
Why should you use ISO 22040?
A concrete structure passes through different stages during its life: from the planning, design, execution and uses to the end-of-life stages. It is essential to transfer important information from one stage to another in an appropriate form. However, in reality, no appropriate system has been developed to manage the life cycle of the structure in a consistent manner (life cycle management).
A concrete structure is constructed with its own purposes. It generally includes protecting people from disasters and ensuring a comfortable and safe life. A structure is required to maintain its functions and performance to achieve these purposes. The introduction of LCM for a structure contributes to all aspects of sustainability while maintaining the functions and performances to fulfil its purposes.
Sustainability is the goal of sustainable development. It refers to any state of the global system in which the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The concept of sustainability is continually evolving. Understanding and achieving a balance between environmental, social and economic aspects, ideally in mutually supporting ways, is considered essential for making progress towards achieving sustainability
A concrete structure inherently has a planned life when it is well designed, executed and maintained under proper life cycle management based on sustainability framework.
ISO 22040 provides necessary basic concepts and specific procedures for methods which help you in managing concrete structures in view of the current problems, in order to rationally control concrete structures throughout their life cycle and more reliably ensure the functioning of future documents.
ISO 22040 serves as a guideline to you by providing the key principles, framework and procedures for appropriately implementing life cycle management (LCM) in which planning, design, execution, use and end-of-life of a structure are appropriately connected one after the other.
