Influence of Concrete Cracking on the Corrosion of Steel Reinforcement

In the present research the effect of crack width on the corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete specimens exposed to a natural marine environment was analyzed. To do this, small-scale concrete slabs were prepared and placed at the experimental facilities of U.S. Corps of Engineers, located at Treat Island, Maine during five years. Corrosion potentials and corrosion current density were assessed yearly using a Calomel electrode and LPR technique, respectively. Visual inspection was also carried out to record, if any, stains, additional cracking or concrete surface deterioration. Based on the results, it can be concluded that under the studied conditions the width of cracks in concrete did not affect considerably the corrosion of steel; however, the existence of cracking was a matter of paramount importance especially in concrete with low water-to-cement ratios.

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• Authors:
  • Jimenez-Quero, V
  • Montes-Garcia, P
  • Bremner, T W
• Conference:
  • Sixth International Conference on Concrete under Severe Conditions: Environment and Loading
  • Location: Merida Yucatan, Mexico
  • Date: 2010-6-7 to 2010-6-9
• Publication Date: 2010-7-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 383-389
• Monograph Title: Concrete under Severe Conditions: Environment and Loading. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Concrete Under Severe Conditions (CONSEC'10), Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, 7-9 June 2010

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Concrete structures; Corrosion; Cracking; Reinforcing bars; Reinforcing steel; Water cement ratio
• Uncontrolled Terms: Crack width; Marine environment
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01374290
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780415593168
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 27 2012 4:34PM