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Analysis of the protective efficiency of galvanizing against corrosion of reinforcements embedded in chloride contaminated concrete

Journal Article · · Cement and Concrete Research
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  1. Centre Nactional de Investigaciones Metalurgicas, Madrid (Spain)

Galvanizing concrete embedded steel reinforcements is one of the methods for avoiding their corrosion. However, whether they can guarantee predicted service lives for structures exposed to highly chloride containing media remains controversial. This paper analyzes he protective efficiency of galvanized steel embedded in concrete specimens of variable cement/water/sand ratios immersed in sea water. The results are compared with those obtained for bare steel under the same conditions. The influence of concrete porosity on the corrosion rate is discussed.

OSTI ID:
227994
Journal Information:
Cement and Concrete Research, Journal Name: Cement and Concrete Research Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 26; ISSN 0008-8846; ISSN CCNRAI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English