APPLICATION OF CATHODIC PROTECTION TO HIGHWAY VIADUCTS

On behalf of the Highways Agency, WS Atkins-Midlands have been responsible for the management of the maintenance of the structures on the M5 and M6 in the Midlands since 1983. The application of cathodic protection on the Midland Links Motorway Viaducts has led the UK in developing and operating these systems on reinforced concrete structures. This paper sets out the background behind this work, identifying present operational characteristics and problems and detailing possible future developments. (A) For the covering abstract see IRRD 882313.

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• Authors:
  • HALL, R J
  • Jones, B H
• Conference:
  • BRIDGE MANAGEMENT 3. INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BRIDGE MANAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF SURREY, GUILDFORD, UK, 14-17 APRIL 1996
• Publication Date: 1996

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 180-94

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge management systems; Bridges; Conferences; Corrosion; Electrodes; Freeways; Halides; Prevention; Reinforced concrete
• ITRD Terms: 3455: Bridge; 3409: Bridge management system; 8525: Conference; 5252: Corrosion; 6951: Electrode; 7314: Halide; 2752: Motorway; 9149: Prevention; 4794: Reinforced concrete
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00729462
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 0-419-21210-8
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Dec 26 1996 12:00AM