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Title
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Effect of steel reinforcement type and surface condition on corrosion initiation in mortar.
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Creator
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Huang, Yirong., Florida Atlantic University, Hartt, William H.
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Abstract/Description
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This study employed half-cell potential (Eoc), polarization resistance (PR) and galvanic current tests to explore effects of surface condition and steel reinforcement type on corrosion initiation in mortar. A low impurity steel plate and #10 grade 60 rebar were used. Four surface conditions (as-received, atmospherically rusted, #240 SiC paper polished, and #500 SiC paper polished) were employed. Cyclic wet and dry exposure of specimens in 15% NaCl solution was conducted. Half-cell potential...
Show moreThis study employed half-cell potential (Eoc), polarization resistance (PR) and galvanic current tests to explore effects of surface condition and steel reinforcement type on corrosion initiation in mortar. A low impurity steel plate and #10 grade 60 rebar were used. Four surface conditions (as-received, atmospherically rusted, #240 SiC paper polished, and #500 SiC paper polished) were employed. Cyclic wet and dry exposure of specimens in 15% NaCl solution was conducted. Half-cell potential measurements showed that the corrosion probability of specimens with as-received and pre-rusted surfaces was lower than that of specimens with a polished surface. However, the PR and galvanic current tests indicated higher corrosion rate for specimens prepared with atmospherically rusted and as-received steels. Good agreement was found between results of the polarization resistance test and galvanic current measurements. There is a lack of correlation between half-cell potential and corrosion rate.
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Date Issued
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2003
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13075
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Subject Headings
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Corrosion and anti-corrosives--Testing, Reinforced concrete--Corrosion, Mortar, Steel--Corrosion
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Format
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Document (PDF)