Effects of Surface Condition on the Corrosion Performance of Stainless Steel Rebar

Corrosion of carbon (black) steel reinforcing bars (rebar) is the major cause of damage and deterioration of reinforced concrete structures in maritime regions and in climates where de-icing salts are used. The cause of the corrosion is diffusion of chloride ions to the steel surface through the co...

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Main Author: Bergsma, Bradley
Language:en
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10012/4235