This research discusses the chloride diffusivity of concrete as well as corrosion performance of rebars in cracked and uncracked states. Prismatic concrete specimens with two water-to-cement ratios, two concrete cover thicknesses with and without steel fibers were used. Three-point flexural loading was applied to form cracks and cracks were sustained by a bolt system. Half-cell potential and corrosion rate measurements were carried out following wetting - drying cycles in chloride environment which were continued for 80 weeks. The positive effects of lower water-to-cement ratio and greater cover depth were found to be surpassed by existence of cracks in concrete.
Corrosion cracked concrete corrosion rate chloride profiles diffusion coefficient fibers sustained crack width sustained flexure
This research discusses the chloride diffusivity of concrete as well as corrosion performance of rebars in cracked and uncracked states. Prismatic concrete specimens with two water-to-cement ratios, two concrete cover thicknesses with and without steel fibers were used. Three-point flexural loading was applied to form cracks and cracks were sustained by a bolt system. Half-cell potential and corrosion rate measurements were carried out following wetting - drying cycles in chloride environment which were continued for 80 weeks. The positive effects of lower water-to-cement ratio and greater cover depth were found to be surpassed by existence of cracks in concrete.
Corrosion cracked concrete corrosion rate chloride profiles diffusion coefficient fibers sustained crack width
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | İnşaat Mühendisliği |
Bölüm | Makale |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 1 Kasım 2020 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 4 Haziran 2018 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2020 Cilt: 31 Sayı: 6 |