Corrosion Behavior of Steel Reinforcement in Simulated Concrete Pore Solutions with Various pH and Chloride Contents

Abstract:

Corrosion of rebar in reinforced concrete is a major problem affecting the integrity and loading capacity of the structures. Usually concrete pore solution provides high alkaline environment to protect steel from corrosion. However, the ingress of chloride ions or carbon dioxide would reduce the alkalinity and destroy the stable oxide film which could accelerate the corrosion process of rebar. This study was aimed to evaluate the combined effect of pH and chloride contents on corrosion behavior of rebar using simulated concrete pore solutions. Weight-loss measurement were performed to obtain the corrosion rate. Meanwhile, explore the effect of carbonation and chloride contents to Half-cell potential value on mortar and concrete. Test results show that both pH and chloride content are significant factors influencing the corrosion behavior of rebar. Higher corrosion rate was found in the rebar immersed in the solutions with smaller pH and higher chloride content.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 629-630)
• Pages: 168-172
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.629-630.168
• Online since: October 2014
• Authors: Shao Heng Hsieh, Ran Huang, Mao Chieh Chi*, Pokuei Liang
• Keywords: Chloride Content, Corrosion, Half-Cell Potential, pH, Weight-Loss

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