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Corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete and its prevention by cathodic protection

By: Language: English Series: Anit-Corrosion ; 33(11) November 1986, 12-17(5)Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: Outlines the scale of corrosion damage to reinforced steel concrete on United States highways and parking structures (garages). The article examines the process of corrosion in concrete , chloride penetration ,the corrosion potential of steel , corrosion reactions, the physical damage caused and remedies including cathodic protection with a brief assessment of cost effectiveness.

Outlines the scale of corrosion damage to reinforced steel concrete on United States highways and parking structures (garages). The article examines the process of corrosion in concrete , chloride penetration ,the corrosion potential of steel , corrosion reactions, the physical damage caused and remedies including cathodic protection with a brief assessment of cost effectiveness.