Atmospheric corrosion can have a tremendous effect on the ability of epoxy-coated reinforcement to maintain its effectiveness. Corrosive conditions can result in the coating becoming brittle and more susceptible to damage from handling. Atmospheric conditions can also enhance localized corrosion at holidays on the bars. Efforts to minimize these effects will be discussed.

Subject
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, Water, Coatings, Materials, Storage, Inspection, Coating damage, Macrocell current, Coating defects, Corrosion protection, Damage, Concrete, Reinforcement
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1998
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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