222.3R-03
Design and Construction Practices to Mitigate Corrosion of Reinforcement in Concrete Structures
2003, 29 pp.
$75.50

Corrosion of metals in concrete is a serious problem throughout the world. In many instances, corrosion can be avoided if proper attention is given to detailing, concrete materials and mixture proportions, and construction practices. This guide contains information on the aspects of each of these. In addition, the guide contains recommendations for protecting in-service structures exposed to corrosive conditions and is intended for designers, materials suppliers, contractors, and all others engaged in concrete construction.

Contents:
Foreword

Chapter 1—Introduction

Chapter 2—Design considerations

2.1—Structural types and corrosion

2.2—Environment and corrosion

2.3—Cracking and corrosion

2.4—Structural details and corrosion

Chapter 3—Impact of mixture proportioning, concreting materials, and type of embedded metal

3.1—The influence of mixture design on the corrosion of reinforcing steel

3.2—The influence of the selection of cement, aggregates, water, and admixtures on the corrosion of reinforcing steel

3.3—Uncoated reinforcing steel

3.4—Epoxy-coated reinforcing steel

3.5—Embedded metals other than reinforcing steel

Chapter 4—Construction practices

4.1—Mixing and transporting concrete

4.2—Placement of concrete and steel

4.3—Consolidation

4.4—The influence of curing on the corrosion of reinforcing steel

Chapter 5—Evaluation and protection of in-service structures

5.1—Types of structures susceptible to corrosion-related deterioration

5.2—Evaluation of in-service structures

5.3—Barrier systems for concrete

5.4—Admixtures that extend the life of reinforced concrete structures exposed to chloride environments

5.5—Cathodic protection

5.6—Electrochemical chloride extraction

Chapter 6—References

6.1—Referenced standards and reports

6.2—Cited references

6.3—Other references