Concrete placed against an existing concrete surface: the modification of the requirements for cover to the reinforcement
Eurocode 2 part 2: Design of concrete bridge structures 4.4.1.2 (109)
Recommendation
The cover needs only satisfy the requirements for bonds (see EN 1992-1-1, § 4.4.1.2 (3)), provided the following conditions are met :
- the existing concrete surface has not been subject to an outdoor environment for more than 28 days
- the existing concrete surface is rough
- the strength class of the existing concrete is at least C25/30.
