Many states, municipal governments, and public authorities are faced with the problem of renewing an aging, deteriorating infrastructure that is still vital to their daily operations. One of the major sources of deterioration is corrosion. The challenge here is to find innovative methods to rehabilitate, repair or replace the deteriorated structures, or their components, while minimizing cost to the public and inconvenience resulting from down time during reconstruction or repair. Three case studies, examples of structures that have deteriorated due primarily to corrosion, are described along with design and construction solutions that are focused on minimizing cost and down time. The examples include a reconstructed waterfront pier bulkhead, a rehabilitated parking structure, and complete replacement of a deteriorated commuter rail bridge. Design concepts and criteria are presented for each example and construction techniques are also given. Actual construction effects are evaluated. Then, conclusions are drawn based upon lessons learned from these examples.

Subject
Steel structures, Rail, Costs, Water, Steel, Construction, Ports and harbors, Buildings and structures, Corrosion protection, Infrastructure, Bridges, Deterioration, Concrete
Keywords:
Corrosion of Structures, Infrastructure Renewal, Bulkhead Reconstruction, Parking Structure Repair, Bridge Replacement
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1995
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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