Corrosion Control of Pilings in Non-marine Applications

This document discusses the issues to be taken into consideration with respect to accounting for corrosion on steel piles in non-marine applications. The rate of corrosion, design life and methods of corrosion control are discussed in a manner to provide the reader with guidance as to how to proceed with determining these factors. This standard is applicable to pipe piles, sheet piles, H piles, and other steel piles.

The main concern for steel pile supported structures with respect to useful life is the rate of corrosion on the steel piles. Once this has been assessed, determining what options or measures can be implemented in order to achieve the desired useful life is critical. This document provides a roadmap to better understanding the factors that affect the rate of corrosion and methods of corrosion control that can be implemented to achieve the desired service life of the subject pile supported structures.