Sustainable assessment of concrete repairs through life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle cost analysis (LCCA)
Nowadays, a vast number of concrete structures are approaching the end of their expected
service life. The need for maintenance and repair is high due to the continued deterioration …
service life. The need for maintenance and repair is high due to the continued deterioration …
Applications of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy in corrosion detection in reinforced concrete materials: a critical review
AF Shalabi, YS Wudil, MA Al-Osta… - Applied Spectroscopy …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a powerful elemental detection and
quantification technique widely employed across various disciplines, including science …
quantification technique widely employed across various disciplines, including science …
Revamping corrosion damaged reinforced concrete balconies: Life cycle assessment and life cycle cost of life-extending repair methods
L Wittocx, M Buyle, A Audenaert, O Seuntjens… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Facing the aging building stock, challenging times can be expected with a sharp increase of
reinforced concrete buildings requiring maintenance, repair and/or replacement which …
reinforced concrete buildings requiring maintenance, repair and/or replacement which …
Effective use of sacrificial zinc anode as a suitable repair method for severely damaged RC members due to chloride attack
P Astuti, RS Rafdinal, D Yamamoto… - Civil Engineering …, 2022 - civilejournal.org
In many cases, the repair strategy by using sacrificial anodes for cathodic protection in real
RC structures requires additional zinc anodes after several years due to the decreasing …
RC structures requires additional zinc anodes after several years due to the decreasing …
Multi-scale modeling and simulation of bidirectional coupled moisture and heat transfer in concrete
The change of humidity and temperature field of concrete is closely related to its long-term
time-varying performance of shrinkage and creep. Therefore, accurate prediction of …
time-varying performance of shrinkage and creep. Therefore, accurate prediction of …
Effect of Al and Zn addition on the active behavior of the high P pig iron-based composite anodes
Corrosion and anodic performance of newly developed composite sacrificial anodes based
on high phosphorus pig iron, Al, and Zn with the stoichiometry xP-yAl and xP-y (Al0. 75Zn0 …
on high phosphorus pig iron, Al, and Zn with the stoichiometry xP-yAl and xP-y (Al0. 75Zn0 …
Chemical and electrochemical repair methods for the anchorage regions of grouted, post-tensioned concrete systems
K Manickam, RG Pillai - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Grouted, post-tensioned concrete systems are commonly used for constructing bridges with
an intended corrosion-free service life of 100+ years. However, the use of inadequate grout …
an intended corrosion-free service life of 100+ years. However, the use of inadequate grout …
Development of the Galvanic Anode Performance Test for Assessing the Longevity of Galvanic Anodes for Reinforced Concrete Structures
The NACE impact report (2016) states that nearly 50% of reinforced concrete (RC) structures
experience major repair in about 10 y. The existing approach of patch repair does not …
experience major repair in about 10 y. The existing approach of patch repair does not …
Pitting corrosion induced on high-strength high carbon steel wire in high alkaline deaerated chloride electrolyte
Electrochemical response causing pitting corrosion of high-strength high carbon steel wire
in deaerated electrolyte at pH 13.4 due to different chloride ion (Cl−) concentrations was …
in deaerated electrolyte at pH 13.4 due to different chloride ion (Cl−) concentrations was …
Service life estimation, failure mechanisms, and specifications of galvanic anodes for corroding reinforced concrete structures
Cathodic protection using galvanic anodes is a proven technique to control or prevent
corrosion of steel in reinforced concrete structures. However, huge variations have been …
corrosion of steel in reinforced concrete structures. However, huge variations have been …