Corrosion of steel in concrete prevention, diagnosis, repair /

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Corporate Author: Ebooks Corporation
Other Authors: Bertolini, Luca
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, c2013.
Edition:2nd, completely rev. and enlarged ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Machine generated contents note: 1. Cements and Cement Paste
  • 1.1. Portland Cement and Hydration Reactions
  • 1.2. Porosity and Transport Processes
  • 1.2.1. Water/Cement Ratio and Curing
  • 1.2.2. Porosity, Permeability and Percolation
  • 1.3. Blended Cements
  • 1.3.1. Pozzolanic Materials
  • Natural Pozzolana
  • Fly Ash
  • Silica Fume
  • 1.3.2. Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
  • 1.3.3. Ground Limestone
  • 1.3.4. Other Additions
  • 1.3.5. Properties of Blended Cements
  • 1.4. Common Cements
  • 1.5. Other Types of Cement
  • High Alumina Cement (HAC)
  • Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cements (CSA)
  • References
  • 2. Transport Processes in Concrete
  • 2.1. Composition of Pore Solution and Water Content
  • 2.1.1. Composition of Pore Solution
  • 2.1.2. Water in Concrete
  • Capillary Water
  • Adsorbed Water
  • Interlayer Water
  • Chemically Combined Water
  • 2.1.3. Water Content and Transport Processes
  • 2.2. Diffusion
  • 2.2.1. Stationary Diffusion
  • 2.2.2. Nonstationary Diffusion
  • 2.2.3. Diffusion and Binding
  • 2.3. Capillary Suction
  • 2.4. Permeation
  • 2.4.1. Water Permeability Coefficient
  • 2.4.2. Gas Permeability Coefficient
  • 2.5. Migration
  • 2.5.1. Ion Transport in Solution
  • 2.5.2. Ion Transport in Concrete
  • 2.5.3. Resistivity of Concrete
  • Temperature Dependence
  • Concrete Resistivity and Corrosion Rate
  • Measuring Concrete Resistivity
  • 2.6. Mechanisms and Significant Parameters
  • Correlations
  • Presence of More Than One Transport Mechanism
  • References
  • 3. Degradation of Concrete
  • 3.1. Freeze-Thaw Attack
  • 3.1.1. Mechanism
  • 3.1.2. Factors Influencing Frost Resistance
  • 3.1.3. Air-Entrained Concrete
  • 3.2. Attack by Acids and Pure Water
  • 3.2.1. Acid Attack
  • 3.2.2. Biogenic Sulfuric Acid Attack
  • 3.2.3. Attack by Pure Water
  • 3.2.4. Ammonium Attack
  • 3.3. Sulfate Attack
  • 3.3.1. External Sulfate Attack
  • Protection
  • 3.3.2. Internal Sulfate Attack
  • Prevention
  • 3.4. Alkali Silica Reaction
  • 3.4.1. Alkali Content in Cement and Pore Solution
  • 3.4.2. Alkali Silica Reaction (ASR)
  • Presence and Quantity of Reactive Aggregate
  • Alkali Content in the Pore Liquid of Concrete
  • Type and Quantity of Cement
  • Environment
  • Prevention
  • 3.5. Attack by Seawater
  • References
  • 4. General Aspects
  • 4.1. Initiation and Propagation of Corrosion
  • 4.1.1. Initiation Phase
  • 4.1.2. Propagation Phase
  • 4.2. Corrosion Rate
  • 4.3. Consequences
  • 4.4. Behavior of Other Metals
  • References
  • 5. Carbonation-Induced Corrosion
  • 5.1. Carbonation of Concrete
  • 5.1.1. Penetration of Carbonation
  • 5.1.2. Factors That Influence the Carbonation Rate
  • Humidity
  • CO2 Concentration
  • Temperature
  • Concrete Composition
  • 5.2. Initiation Time
  • 5.2.1. Parabolic Formula
  • 5.2.2. Other Formulas
  • 5.3. Corrosion Rate
  • 5.3.1. Carbonated Concrete without Chlorides
  • 5.3.2. Carbonated and Chloride-Contaminated Concrete
  • References
  • 6. Chloride-Induced Corrosion
  • 6.1. Pitting Corrosion
  • 6.2. Corrosion Initiation
  • 6.2.1. Chloride Threshold
  • Chloride Binding
  • Atmospherically Exposed Structures
  • Submerged Structures
  • 6.2.2. Chloride Penetration
  • 6.2.3. Surface Content (Cs)
  • 6.2.4. Apparent Diffusion Coefficient
  • 6.3. Corrosion Rate
  • Exceptions
  • References
  • 7. Electrochemical Aspects
  • 7.1. Electrochemical Mechanism of Corrosion
  • Polarization Curves
  • 7.2. Noncarbonated Concrete without Chlorides
  • 7.2.1. Anodic Polarization Curve
  • 7.2.2. Cathodic Polarization Curve
  • 7.2.3. Corrosion Conditions
  • 7.3. Carbonated Concrete
  • 7.4. Concrete Containing Chlorides
  • 7.4.1. Corrosion Initiation and Pitting Potential
  • 7.4.2. Propagation
  • 7.4.3. Repassivation
  • 7.5. Structures under Cathodic or Anodic Polarization
  • References
  • 8. Macrocells
  • 8.1. Structures Exposed to the Atmosphere
  • Coated Reinforcement
  • Protection Effect
  • Presence of Different Metals
  • Other Macrocell Effects
  • 8.2. Buried Structures and Immersed Structures
  • Differential Aeration in Buried Structures
  • Structures Immersed in Seawater
  • Rebars Not Entirely Embedded in Concrete
  • Buried Structures Connected with Ground Systems
  • 8.3. Electrochemical Aspects
  • 8.4. Modeling of Macrocells
  • References
  • 9. Stray-Current-Induced Corrosion
  • 9.1. DC Stray Current
  • 9.1.1. Alkaline and Chloride-Free Concrete
  • First Precondition
  • Second Precondition
  • 9.1.2. Passive Steel in Chloride-Contaminated Concrete
  • Interruptions in the Stray Current
  • 9.1.3. Corroding Steel
  • 9.2. AC Stray Current
  • 9.3. High-Strength Steel
  • 9.4. Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
  • 9.5. Inspection
  • 9.6. Protection from Stray Current
  • References
  • 10. Hydrogen-Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking
  • 10.1. Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)
  • Anodic Stress Corrosion Cracking
  • Hydrogen-Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking (HI-SCC)
  • 10.2. Failure under Service of High-Strength Steel
  • 10.2.1. Crack Initiation
  • 10.2.2. Crack Propagation
  • σs and KISCC
  • 10.2.3. Fast Propagation
  • 10.2.4. Critical Conditions
  • 10.2.5. Fracture Surface
  • 10.3. Metallurgical, Mechanical and Load Conditions
  • 10.3.1. Susceptibility of Steel to HI-SCC
  • 10.4. Environmental Conditions
  • Critical Intervals of Potential and pH
  • 10.5. Hydrogen Generated during Operation
  • Noncarbonated and Chloride-Free Concrete
  • Carbonated Concrete
  • Concrete Containing Chlorides
  • Cathodically Protected Structures
  • 10.6. Hydrogen Generated before Ducts Are Filled
  • 10.7. Protection of Prestressing Steel
  • References
  • 11. Design for Durability
  • 11.1. Factors Affecting Durability
  • 11.1.1. Conditions of Aggressiveness
  • 11.1.2. Concrete Quality
  • 11.1.3. Cracking
  • 11.1.4. Thickness of the Concrete Cover
  • 11.1.5. Inspection and Maintenance
  • 11.2. Approaches to Service-Life Modeling
  • 11.2.1. Prescriptive Approaches
  • 11.2.2. Performance-Based Approaches
  • Limit States and Design Equation
  • Variability
  • 11.3. Approach of the European Standards
  • 11.4. fib Model Code for Service-Life Design for Chloride-Induced Corrosion
  • 11.5. Other Methods
  • 11.6. Additional Protection Measures
  • 11.7. Costs
  • References
  • 12. Concrete Technology for Corrosion Prevention
  • 12.1. Constituents of Concrete
  • 12.1.1. Cement
  • 12.1.2. Aggregates
  • 12.1.3. Mixing Water
  • 12.1.4. Admixtures
  • Water Reducers and Superplasticizers
  • 12.2. Properties of Fresh and Hardened Concrete
  • 12.2.1. Workability
  • Measurement of Workability
  • 12.2.2. Strength
  • Compressive Strength and Strength Class
  • Tensile Strength
  • 12.2.3. Deformation
  • 12.2.4. Shrinkage and Cracking
  • 12.3. Requirements for Concrete and Mix Design
  • 12.4. Concrete Production
  • 12.4.1. Mixing, Handling, Placement and Compaction
  • 12.4.2. Curing
  • 12.5. Design Details
  • 12.6. Concrete with Special Properties
  • 12.6.1. Concrete with Mineral Additions
  • 12.6.2. High-Performance Concrete (HPC)
  • 12.6.3. Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC)
  • References
  • 13. Corrosion Inhibitors
  • 13.1. Mechanism of Corrosion Inhibitors
  • 13.2. Mode of Action of Corrosion Inhibitors
  • 13.3. Corrosion Inhibitors to Prevent or Delay Corrosion Initiation
  • 13.4. Corrosion Inhibitors to Reduce the Propagation Rate of Corrosion
  • 13.5. Transport of the Inhibitor into Mortar or Concrete
  • 13.6. Field Tests and Experience with Corrosion Inhibitors
  • 13.7. Critical Evaluation of Corrosion Inhibitors
  • Concentration Dependence
  • Measurement and Control of Inhibitor Action
  • 13.8. Effectiveness of Corrosion Inhibitors
  • References
  • 14. Surface Protection Systems
  • 14.1. General Remarks
  • 14.2. Organic Coatings
  • 14.2.1. Properties and Testing
  • 14.2.2. Performance
  • 14.3. Hydrophobic Treatment
  • 14.3.1. Properties and Testing
  • 14.3.2. Performance
  • 14.4. Treatments That Block Pores
  • 14.5. Cementitious Coatings and Layers
  • 14.6. Concluding Remarks on Effectiveness and Durability of Surface Protection Systems
  • References
  • 15. Corrosion-Resistant Reinforcement
  • 15.1. Steel for Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
  • 15.1.1. Reinforcing Bars
  • 15.1.2. Prestressing Steel
  • 15.1.3. Corrosion Behavior
  • 15.2. Stainless Steel Rebars
  • 15.2.1. Properties of Stainless Steel Rebars
  • Chemical Composition and Microstructure
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Weldability
  • Other Properties
  • 15.2.2. Corrosion Resistance
  • Resistance to Pitting Corrosion
  • Fields of Applicability
  • 15.2.3. Coupling with Carbon Steel
  • 15.2.4. Applications and Cost
  • 15.2.5. High-Strength Stainless Steels
  • 15.3. Galvanized Steel Rebars
  • 15.3.1. Properties of Galvanized Steel Bars
  • 15.3.2. Corrosion Resistance
  • 15.3.3. Galvanized Steel Tendons
  • 15.4. Epoxy-Coated Rebars
  • 15.4.1. Properties of the Coating
  • 15.4.2. Corrosion Resistance
  • 15.4.3. Practical Aspects
  • 15.4.4. Effectiveness
  • References
  • 16. Inspection and Condition Assessment
  • 16.1. Visual Inspection and Cover Depth
  • 16.2. Electrochemical Inspection Techniques
  • 16.2.1. Half-Cell Potential Mapping
  • Principle
  • Procedure
  • Data Collection and Representation
  • Interpretation
  • 16.2.2. Resistivity Measurements
  • Measurements at the Concrete Surface
  • Procedure
  • Interpretation
  • 16.2.3. Corrosion Rate
  • Contents note continued: Determination of the Polarization Resistance
  • Execution of the Measurements
  • Corrosion Rate Measurements Onsite
  • Interpretation of the Results
  • 16.3. Analysis of Concrete
  • 16.3.1. Carbonation Depth
  • 16.3.2. Chloride Determination
  • Chloride Profile Based on Cores or Powder Drilling
  • Dissolution of the Powder
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Interpretation
  • References
  • 17. Monitoring
  • 17.1. Introduction
  • 17.2. Monitoring with Nonelectrochemical Sensors
  • Sensors Based on Macrocell Measurements
  • Sensors Based on Indepth Resistivity Measurements
  • Macrocell Corrosion Monitoring
  • Relative Humidity Sensors
  • 17.3. Monitoring with Electrochemical Sensors
  • Corrosion Potential
  • Linear Polarization Resistance (LPR)
  • Chloride Content
  • pH Monitoring
  • Oxygen-Transport Monitoring
  • 17.4. Critical Factors
  • Objective of Monitoring
  • Monitoring Design
  • Choice of Sensors and Probes
  • 17.5. On the Way to "Smart Structures"
  • 17.6. Structural Health Monitoring
  • References
  • 18. Principles and Methods for Repair
  • 18.1. Approach to Repair
  • 18.1.1. Repair Options
  • 18.1.2. Basic Repair Principles
  • 18.2. Overview of Repair Methods for Carbonated Structures
  • 18.2.1. Methods Based on Repassivation
  • Conventional Repair
  • Repassivation with Alkaline Concrete or Mortar
  • Electrochemical Realkalization
  • Cathodic Protection
  • 18.2.2. Reduction of the Moisture Content of the Concrete
  • 18.2.3. Coating of the Reinforcement
  • 18.3. Overview of Repair Methods for Chloride-Contaminated Structures
  • 18.3.1. Methods Based on Repassivation
  • Repassivation with Alkaline Mortar or Concrete
  • Electrochemical Chloride Removal (ECR)
  • 18.3.2. Cathodic Protection
  • 18.3.3. Other Methods
  • Hydrophobic Treatment
  • Coating of the Reinforcement
  • Migrating Inhibitors
  • 18.4. Design, Requirements, Execution and Control of Repair Works
  • References
  • 19. Conventional Repair
  • 19.1. Assessment of the Condition of the Structure
  • 19.2. Removal of Concrete
  • 19.2.1. Definition of Concrete to be Removed
  • Carbonation-Induced Corrosion
  • Chloride-Induced Corrosion
  • Variability
  • 19.2.2. Techniques for Concrete Removal
  • 19.2.3. Surface Preparation
  • 19.3. Preparation of Reinforcement
  • 19.4. Application of Repair Material
  • 19.4.1. Requirements
  • Alkalinity and Resistance to Carbonation and Chloride Penetration
  • Cover Thickness
  • Rheology and Application Method
  • Bond to the Substrate and Dimensional Stability
  • Mechanical Properties
  • 19.4.2. Repair Materials
  • 19.4.3. Specifications and Tests
  • 19.5. Additional Protection
  • Corrosion Inhibitors
  • Surface Treatment of Concrete
  • Coating of Rebars
  • 19.6. Strengthening
  • References
  • 20. Electrochemical Techniques
  • 20.1. Development of the Techniques
  • 20.1.1. Cathodic Protection
  • 20.1.2. Cathodic Prevention
  • 20.1.3. Electrochemical Chloride Removal
  • 20.1.4. Electrochemical Realkalization
  • 20.2. Effects of the Circulation of Current
  • 20.2.1. Beneficial Effects
  • Reactions on the Steel Surface
  • Migration
  • 20.2.2. Side Effects
  • Hydrogen Embrittlement
  • Alkali Aggregate Reaction
  • Loss of Bond Strength
  • Anodic Acidification
  • 20.2.3. How Various Techniques Work
  • 20.3. Cathodic Protection and Cathodic Prevention
  • 20.3.1. Cathodic Protection of Steel in Chloride-Contaminated Concrete
  • 20.3.2. Cathodic Prevention
  • 20.3.3. Cathodic Protection in Carbonated Concrete
  • 20.3.4. Throwing Power
  • 20.3.5. Anode System
  • 20.3.6. Practical Aspects
  • Design
  • Anode System
  • Power System
  • Electrical Connections
  • Zones
  • Repair Materials
  • Monitoring System
  • Trials
  • Execution
  • Operation and Maintenance
  • 20.3.7. Service Life
  • 20.3.8. Numerical Modeling
  • 20.4. Electrochemical Chloride Extraction and Realkalization
  • 20.4.1. Electrochemical Chloride Extraction
  • Treatment Effectiveness
  • Durability after Chloride Extraction
  • Trials
  • Monitoring of the Process
  • Monitoring after Treatment
  • Side Effects
  • 20.4.2. Electrochemical Realkalization
  • End-Point Determination and Treatment Effectiveness
  • Influence of the Cement Type
  • Durability
  • Side Effects
  • 20.4.3. Practical Aspects
  • References.