Advance concrete and technologies for construction in Arctic Zone

Abstract

Today, in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, measures are being taken to build social infrastructure, airfields and facilities serving them, as well as autonomous residential complexes. In Russia, the development of new regulatory documents for construction in the Arctic Circle was initiated, the basis for which will be the ongoing scientific research. The paper analyzes the parameters that affect the service life of structural concrete in the Arctic, and provides examples of corrosion-resistant concrete and durable structures creating for unfavorable natural operating conditions in the harsh climatic conditions of the North. It is shown that in order to ensure the efficiency of construction in the Arctic, it is necessary to update regulatory documents for the full life cycle in terms of design, material requirements, construction technology, and, finally, inspection and repair.