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Nathalie Reckinger is a Research Assistant and Doctoral Student at the Institute of Structural Engineering, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zürich. She works under the Chair for Structural Concrete and Bridge Design, focusing on the structural behavior of reinforced concrete elements with localized corrosion damage. Her research involves experimental testing and non-linear finite element analyses to understand the load-bearing behavior of corroded concrete structures.
Reckinger holds an MSc ETH in Civil Engineering from ETH Zürich with a major in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering. Her research interests span structural engineering, reinforced concrete structures, corrosion effects on structural integrity, finite element modeling, and service life prediction of concrete structures. She has developed expertise in experimental methods for studying corrosion in concrete, including distributed fiber optical sensing techniques and advanced structural testing methodologies.
Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the interaction between reinforcement corrosion and structural behavior, with particular attention to locally corroded reinforced concrete structures. Her work combines experimental investigations with sophisticated numerical modeling approaches to develop more accurate assessment methods for existing concrete structures affected by corrosion. This research has significant implications for the maintenance and service life extension of aging infrastructure.
- Year Distinction 2020
- Prix d'excellence de la Fondation Enovos 2019
- ETH Medal for Outstanding Master's Thesis
Reckinger has been actively involved in research projects related to corrosion in concrete structures since 2019. She collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions and has contributed to significant advancements in understanding the relationship between corrosion morphology and structural performance. Her work on the Corroded Tension Chord Model represents an innovative approach to modeling localized corrosion damage in finite element analyses.
Her research group at ETH Zürich focuses on developing more accurate assessment methods for existing concrete structures affected by corrosion, with the goal of optimizing maintenance strategies and extending service life. The team combines experimental investigations with sophisticated numerical modeling approaches to create practical tools for structural engineers.
