Title:
Corrosion of Reinforcement in Concrete Structures
in the Middle East
Author(s):
Rasheeduzzafar, Fahd H. Dakhil, and Ahmad Saad Al-Gahtani
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
7
Issue:
9
Appears on pages(s):
48-55
Keywords:
absorption; chlorides; climate; concrete durability;
corrosion; cover; deterioration; electrical resistance; high
temperature; humidity; reinforced concrete; reinforcing steels.
DOI:
Date:
9/1/1985
Abstract:
After only 10 to 15 years of service, many reinforced concrete structures in the aggressive environment of the areas surrounding the Arabian Gulf are showing an alarming degree of deterioration. Condition surveys indicate that corrosion of the reinforcement is the most prevalent form of this deterioration. This article presents a study based on data collected from 20 reinforced concrete structures, all from 22 to 27 years in service and located in eastern Saudi Arabia. The study included an analysis of 108 cores to determine the influence of chloride content, cover of the reinforcement, and other factors that could lead to corrosion. .