CORROSION RESISTANCE OF ALUMINUM DRAINAGE PRODUCTS: THE FIRST 25 YEARS

A description is provided of laboratory and field evaluation procedures used to evaluate the corrosion resistance of aluminum culverts, storm drains, structural plates, and retaining walls. Relationships of the physical and chemical properties of waters and soils with the performance of aluminum pipe are discussed. Results indicate that there is a qualitative relationship between corrosion resistance of aluminum and the water and soil pH and resistivities, with good performance of unprotected aluminum pipe observed in the pH range of 4 to 9 and minimum resistivities greater than 500 ohm-cm. The extent of localized corrosion on the soil side of pipe can be accurately measured by portable ultrasonic metal thickness instruments. The low pitting corrosion rates of the thin wall Alclad 3004 culvert are demonstrated to be the results of the galvanic protection provided by the cladding alloy.

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• Authors:
  • Summerson, T J
• Conference:
  • Symposium on Durability of Culverts and Storm Drains, 1984, Washington, Dc, USA
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 77-87
• Monograph Title: Symposium on durability of culverts and storm drains
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1001
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aluminum culverts; Corrosion resistance; pH value; Properties of materials; Retaining walls; Soils; Storm sewers; Water
• Uncontrolled Terms: Soil properties
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Materials; I26: Water Run-off - Freeze-thaw;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00450738
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309038103
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Feb 28 1986 12:00AM