Influence of mix parameters and exposure solution and duration on chloride ingress microstructure and steel reinforcement corrosion in concrete exposed to chloride and composite chloride sulfate environment

Abstract

In reinforced concrete structures concrete generally provides physical and chemical protection to the steel reinforcement during the service life The reinforced concrete structures located in coastal areas and in the areas where the soil and groundwater are contaminated with chloride and sulfate salts generally experience durability problems that result in deterioration of concrete Among the durability problems corrosion of steel reinforcement is the most serious one that is encountered i...