Corrosion of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Corrosion is one of the most significant factors in the deterioration of civil engineering structures globally. Concrete is the world’s most utilized manufactured material, with nearly 30 billion tons produced annually. Degrative processes, among which corrosion is the most significant, reduce the durability of concrete structures, and upgrading or replacing ageing infrastructure is now critical to many developed countries, where corrosion poses a serious threat. Corrosion of Reinforced Concrete Structures presents research, theory and practice on control of corrosion in reinforced concrete structures. The title considers the essential mechanisms of corrosion, provides key monitoring techniques, describes how to control corrosion effectively, and how to establish a cyber-physical protection system. The title is a comprehensive guide to corrosion, its monitoring, and prevention in reinforced concrete structures. Focuses on corrosion in reinforced concrete structures Presents the mechanisms involved in corrosion of reinforced concrete Provides guidance on the assessment of corrosion and methods of corrosion control Details how to set up an effective cyber-physical-system to protect reinforced concrete structures Collates and presents the latest research from multiple disciplines on corrosion in reinforced concrete structures