... corrosion in all reinforcement. Reinforced Concrete Reinforcement Corrosion Concrete Cracking INTRODUCTION Chloride-induced reinforcement corrosion is a major problem for reinforced concrete exposed to de-icing salts, as it is the leading cause of bridge deck deterioration. Cracks are considered...

...reinforcement corrosion concrete cracking mass loss corrosion rate service life (2) Δ M m = π ( r 0 2 − r f 2 ) ⋅ l ⋅ ρ m or r f 2 = r 0 2 − Δ M m π ⋅ l ⋅ ρ m (3) Δ V m = π ( r 0 2 − r f 2 ) ⋅ l (4) Δ...

.... Corrosion Concrete Cracking Durability Natural Frequency NDT Reinforced Concrete Vibration Measurements INTRODUCTION Severe corrosion affects embedded steel (reinforcing, prestressing and postensioned steel) world-wide. Mexico is no exception, since many highway bridges are located in aggressive...

... should be conducted in concrete that is representative of that specified in ACI 318. corrosion reinforcing bar corrosion concrete corrosion inhibitors calcium nitrite concrete cracking macrocell corrosion polarization resistance INTRODUCTION Steel reinforced concrete is one of the most durable...