Prediction is based on a one-dimensional finite difference solution of Fick's second law of diffusion, with a variable external chloride concentration and a two-layer representation of the concrete. Surface treatment option has been added in 2006 and mill and fill option added in 2007 in collaboration with Prof. Guthrie of Brigham Young University. Ability to input a measured chloride profile added in 2017.
Bentz, D.P., Clifton, J.R., and Snyder, K.A., Predicting Service Life of Chloride-Exposed Steel-Reinforced Concrete, Concrete International, 18(12), 42-47, 1996.
Birdsall, A.W., Guthie, W.S., and Bentz, D.P., Effects of Initial Surface Treatment Timing on Chloride Concentrations in Concrete Bridge Decks, Transportation Research Record, Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2028, Design of Structures 2007, 103-110, 2007.
Guthrie, W.S., Nolan, C.D., and Bentz, D.P., Effect of Initial Timing of Scarification and Overlay Treatment on Chloride Concentrations in Concrete Bridge Decks, Transportation Research Record, Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2220, Maintenance and Preservation of Structures and Equipment, 66-74, 2011.