Effects of Crack and Climate Change on Service Life of Concrete Subjected to Carbonation

Carbonation is among the primary reasons for the initiation of the corrosion of steel rebar in reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Due to structural loading effects and environmental actions, inevitable cracks have frequently occurred in concrete structures since the early ages. Additionally, clima...

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Main Author: Xiao-Yong Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/8/4/572