Title:
Remarks on the Last Sixty Years of Advancement in Corrosion of Metals in Concrete during Carolyn Hansson’s 60 Year Career
Author(s):
David G. Tepke and O. Burkan Isgor
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
366
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
1-14
Keywords:
reinforcement corrosion, chloride, chloride threshold, chloride binding, carbonation, inhibitor, cathodic protection, electrochemical chloride extraction
DOI:
Date:
10/1/2025
Abstract:
A review of corrosion literature on corrosion of steel in concrete clearly shows that Carolyn Hansson’s work and vision mirrors the exponentially increasing interest on the subject since 1980s. During the time Dr. Hansson has been contributing to the scientific community, significant advancements have occurred in understanding and
controlling corrosion of metals in concrete. This paper discusses some of the key advancements over the last six decades as Dr. Hansson was making her mark on the industry. The recognition of the role of corrosive environments, development and roles of committees in providing forums for experts, service-life modeling, electrochemical control, and other topics are discussed. Finally, a perspective on where the industry may be going in the future years is offered.