Corrosion of reinforcing steel is now
recognized as the major cause of degradation of concrete structures in
many parts of the world. Despite this, infrastructure expenditure is
being unreasonably decreased by sequestration and the incredible
shrinking discretionary budget. All components of our infrastructure
including highways, airports, water supply, waste treatment, energy
supply, and power generation require significant investment and are
subjected to degradation by corrosion, which significantly reduces the
service life, reliability, functionality of structures and equipment,
and safety. Corrosion of Steel in Concrete Structures provides a
comprehensive review of the subject, in addition to recent advances in
research and technological developments, from reinforcing materials to
measurement techniques and modelling. This book contains not only
all the important aspects in the field of corrosion of steel reinforced
concrete but also discusses new topics and future trends. Part One of
the book tackles theoretical concepts of corrosion of steel in concrete
structures. The second part moves on to analyse the variety of
reinforcing materials and concrete, including stainless steel and
galvanized steel. Part Three covers measurements and evaluations, such
as electrochemical techniques and acoustic emission. Part Four reviews
protection and maintenance methods, whilst the final section analyses
modelling, latest developments and future trends in the field. The
book is essential reading for researchers, practitioners and engineers
who are involved in materials characterisation and corrosion of steel in
concrete structures. Provides comprehensive coverage on a broad range of topics related to the corrosion of steel bars in concrete * Discusses the latest measuring methods and advanced modeling techniques * Reviews the range of reinforcing materials and types of concrete.