Cathodic protection of steel in concrete

By Dolli H

INTRODUCTION

1.1 ELECTROCHEMICAL CORROSION BEHAVIOR OF STEEL

REINFORCEMENT AND CATHODIC PROTECTION IN

CONCRETE

Concrete is a durable construction material. Reinforcing steel is added to

concrete to form a stronger and more durable material. Generally concrete because

of its high alkalinity (pH = 12.6) gives protection to steel by creating a passive

environment. Concrete infrastructures generally undergo deterioration from either

lack of concrete durability or from corrosion of reinforcements [1,2]. Nonhomogeneity of the metal surface, effects of applied stress, and surface

contamination are the factors responsible for the deterioration of reinforcements.

Coastal/marine environments with more salts account for extensive damage to

concrete bridges, decks, offshore platforms, piers, vessels, and harbor facilities.

Such type of failure is found only when critical quantities of corrosive ions

particularly chloride ions penetrated too close to reinforcements

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6363742854
• ISBN13: 9786363742856
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Infotech Publishers
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"