CORROSION AND PROTECTION OF REINFORCED CONCRETE (HB 2021) Hardcover

Reinforced concrete is the most commonly used construction material globally, and its long-term performance is crucial. Many structures, often located in harsh environments and of significant importance, may be irreplaceable, making repair and protection essential. This book provides an overview of concrete deterioration, with a focus on the corrosion of steel reinforcement, as well as the various chemical, biological, physical, and mechanical factors contributing to this damage. It discusses methods for assessing concrete condition through both on-site and laboratory techniques. The book outlines mechanical repair and protection methods, including patching, inhibitors, coatings, penetrants, structural reinforcement, cathodic protection, and other electrochemical solutions. It also covers preventative measures, such as concrete technology, construction considerations, alternative reinforcement materials, ongoing corrosion monitoring, and durability planning. This resource is invaluable for asset managers, port engineers, bridge maintenance managers, building supervisors, heritage structure engineers, plant engineers, consultants, architects, specialized contractors, and construction material suppliers working to address corrosion in steel-reinforced concrete. It will also serve as an important reference for postgraduate students. The late Professor Brian Cherry, a renowned corrosion science educator and researcher from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, co-authored the book with Warren Green, a corrosion engineer and materials scientist from Vinsi Partners in Sydney, Australia.