FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN CATHODIC PROTECTION. FINAL REPORT

The performance of seven cathodic protection systems installed on two mild steel reinforced concrete bridges was assessed. One bridge is located in a marine environment and the other is located in a northern climatic region. Critical review of embedded silver/silver chloride reference cells and macrocell rebar probes was made. Constant voltage and constant current control for cathodic protection systems were monitored and results are described. Test procedures and actual field data to establish cathodic protection criteria for bridge structures are discussed. The effectiveness of an improved coke-asphalt cathodic protection system for bridge decks was laboratory tested and discussed.

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  • Supplemental Notes:
    • This report is the conclusion of this research study. Details on the installation of the various cathodic protection systems are described in the Interim Report, FHWA/RD-87/062, dated June 1987.
  • Corporate Authors:

    Corpro Companies, Incorporated

    755 West Smith Road, P.O. Box 1179 (44258)
    Medina, OH  United States  44256

    Federal Highway Administration

    Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, 6300 Georgetown Pike
    McLean, VA  United States  22101
  • Authors:
    • Swiat, W J
    • Bushman, J B
  • Publication Date: 1989-4

Media Info

  • Media Type: Digital/other
  • Features: Appendices; Figures; Tables;
  • Pagination: 205 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00485604
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-88-267, 3D4B2012
  • Contract Numbers: DTFH61-84-C-00119
  • Files: NTL, TRIS, USDOT
  • Created Date: Jul 31 1989 12:00AM