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Correlation of Chloride Diffusivity and Electrical Resistance for Cracked Concrete
Title
Correlation of Chloride Diffusivity and Electrical Resistance for Cracked Concrete.
Creator
Merantus, Stanley W., Reddy, Dronnadula V., College of Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description
The Durability of Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures in the Marine environment is causing increasingly serious concern in the structural infrastructures. RC structures, exposed to aggressive environments, are expected to last with little or no maintenance for long periods of time. However, one of the most serious environmental exposures that cause degradation is Chloride Diffusion, with tide-simulated wet and dry conditions at the air-water interface. This investigation, jointly project with...
Show moreThe Durability of Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures in the Marine environment is causing increasingly serious concern in the structural infrastructures. RC structures, exposed to aggressive environments, are expected to last with little or no maintenance for long periods of time. However, one of the most serious environmental exposures that cause degradation is Chloride Diffusion, with tide-simulated wet and dry conditions at the air-water interface. This investigation, jointly project with Cemex (a cement mixing company), will address the change of chloride diffusion current resistivity due to macro and micro cracking, which is inevitable in all concrete structures. The correlation of Chloride Diffusivity with Electrical Current Resistivity of Sound and Cracked Concrete is studied experimentally, and the results compared with Analytically Determined values. The principal benefit of the research is the formulation of models to predict time-dependent Chloride Penetration into Sound and Cracked Concrete in the Marine environment.
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Date Issued
2015
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005203
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
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Correlation of Chloride Diffusivity and Electrical Resistance for Cracked Concrete
Title
Correlation of Chloride Diffusivity and Electrical Resistance for Cracked Concrete.
Creator
Merantus, Stanley W., Reddy, Dronnadula V., Florida Atlantic University, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering
Abstract/Description
The durability of Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures in the Marine environment is causing serious concern in the structural infrastructure. Reinforced concrete structures, exposed to aggressive environments, are expected to last with little or no maintenance for long periods of time. However, one of the most serious environmental exposures that causes degradation is Chloride Diffusion, due to shrinkage, atmospheric corrosion, and tide-induced wet and dry conditions at the air-water...
Show moreThe durability of Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures in the Marine environment is causing serious concern in the structural infrastructure. Reinforced concrete structures, exposed to aggressive environments, are expected to last with little or no maintenance for long periods of time. However, one of the most serious environmental exposures that causes degradation is Chloride Diffusion, due to shrinkage, atmospheric corrosion, and tide-induced wet and dry conditions at the air-water interfaces of coastal structures. Therefore, chloride diffusivity, which correlates with the electrical resistivity, has a significant impact on the durability of concrete. Concrete chloride diffusivity has been experimented by multiple agencies and researchers on sound concrete, but there is a considerable need for investigation of the durability of cracked concrete in the marine environment. The two test methods carried out are presented: Standardized American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) C1202 for Rapid Chloride Permeability (RCP) and ASTM D257 for Surface Resistivity (SR), and Nordtest (NT) Build 492 for Rapid Chloride Migration (RCM) and Bulk Resistivity (BR) for both sound (uncracked) and cracked (micro and macro) concrete. The limitations of the ASTM method, due to measurements before the steady-state migration is reached, does not account for leakage in cracked concrete, and the heating of the specimen due to higher current that increase the conductivity are indicated. The Rapid Chloride Migration test provides for the non-steady state of diffusion. Again, Bulk Resistivity, in contradistinction to Surface Resistivity is more accurate for cracked concrete. The correlation betweeen RCM-BR are plotted. Chloride Permeability/Migration is an important parameter that governs the Durability of Concrete. The principal contribution is the highlighting of the inadequacy of the current widely used standard ASTM C1202 for diffusivity testing, and the need for revision with further investigation.
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Date Issued
2017
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004942, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004942
Subject Headings
Reinforced concrete--Construction--Corrosion., Reinforced concrete--Deterioration., Concrete--Corrosion., Concrete--Chemical resistance., Chlorides--Environmental aspects., Chlorides--Diffusion rate.
Format
Document (PDF)