Maintenance and monitoring of anchorages: case studies

Three field case histories of permanent anchorage corrosion are reported, where the conditions of the ground or groundwater and anchorage components are quantified. Each case is discussed in detail to illustrate the nature of the problem encountered, how it was investigated and the lessons learned. When corrosion is discovered and the environmental conditions are established, the paper illustrates the value of detailed metallurgical examination and testing to investigate the nature, intensity and extent of the corrosion, in order to determine the risk of failure and the most appropriate remedial measures. These range from replacement or downgrading service loads to re-establishment of a corrosion-free environment and corrosion protection to maintain the original design intent.

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• Authors:
  • LITTLEJOHN, S
  • MOTHERSILLE, D
• Publication Date: 2008-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 107-14
• Serial:
  • GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (PROCEEDINGS OF THE ICE)
  • Volume: 161
  • Issue Number: GE2
  • ISSN: 1353-2618

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Anchorages; Corrosion; Maintenance; Prevention; Risk assessment
• ITRD Terms: 3420: Anchorage; 5252: Corrosion; 3847: Maintenance; 9149: Prevention; 9129: Risk assessment
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01095455
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Apr 25 2008 9:25AM