CORROSION OF EPOXY-COATED REBAR IN A MARINE ENVIRONMENT

In 1986 the first signs of corrosion of epoxy-coated rebar were observed in the Long Key Bridge Substructure. Further investigations revealed extensive corrosion of epoxy-coated rebars in four of the five major structures in the Florida Keys. A Task Force was established to investigate the problem by conducting in house research, contract research and a statewide survey of bridges with epoxy-coated rebar substructures. As a result of the investigation it was concluded that epoxy-coated rebar is unsuitable for marine splash zone corrosion protection.

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  https://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/trcircular/403/403-004.pdf
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • This paper appears in Transportation Research Circular No. 403, Epoxy-Coated Reinforcement in Highway Structures.
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  Transportation Research Board

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• Authors:
  • Smith, L L
  • KESSLER, R J
  • Powers, Rodney G
• Publication Date: 1993-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 36-45
• Monograph Title: EPOXY-COATED REINFORCEMENT IN HIGHWAY STRUCTURES
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Circular
  • Issue Number: 403
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0097-8515

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge substructures; Corrosion; Environment; Epoxy coatings; Oceans; Reinforcing bars
• Uncontrolled Terms: Marine environment; Rebars
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I34: Steels and Metals;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00627132
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Mar 19 1993 12:00AM