Corrosion of Steel in Concrete: Understanding, investigation and repair

Detailing the corrosion of steel in concrete, specifically focusing on the causes, mechanisms, investigation, and repair of this major infrastructure problem. The sources emphasize the economic and safety implications of concrete deterioration and introduce various evaluation and monitoring techniques used by civil engineers, such as reference electrode surveys and linear polarization resistance measurements. A significant portion of the material is dedicated to rehabilitation methodologies, discussing conventional physical repairs like patching and overlays, as well as advanced electrochemical treatments including cathodic protection, chloride extraction, and realkalization. Finally, the text explores different design strategies for durability in new construction, evaluating options like epoxy-coated reinforcement and corrosion inhibitors to mitigate future corrosion issues.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/civil_engineering_made_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/