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The International Concrete Abstracts Portal is an ACI led collaboration with leading technical organizations from within the international concrete industry and offers the most comprehensive collection of published concrete abstracts.
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Document:
SP366_03
Date:
October 1, 2025
Author(s):
Mohaddeseh Abdolhosseini and Ibrahim G. Ogunsanya Synopsis:
Publication:
Symposium Papers
Volume:
366
Abstract:
To overcome the time- and resource-intensive electrochemical assessments used to evaluate the pitting corrosion resistance of stainless steel (SS) rebar alloys, a non-destructive assessment tool such as the Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number (PREN) index is important for decision-making involving building resilient engineering structures. By addressing the limitations of the existing PREN index, initially designed for SS alloys in hightemperature acidic or neutral environments, this study sought to develop a PREN index tailored for highly alkaline ambient-temperature concrete environments through a combination of electrochemical experimental analysis and machine learning modelling. This integrated approach and newly developed PREN index account for variations in SS alloying composition, concrete alkalinity, and environmental exposure conditions, addressing the growing demand for non-destructive, time- and cost-effective, and reliable alternatives for assessing SS rebar corrosion performance. Developed PREN will aid design of new and selection of existing SS alloys for reinforced concrete structures across diverse localities and applications. Two major formulas were reported, one for electrochemical parameters and the other for PREN related to these electrochemical parameters, each establishing their relationship with major SS alloying elements (i.e., Cr, Ni, Mo, Mn), concrete type (i.e. pH of testing solution), and concentration of deleterious species in exposure environment (i.e. chloride, sulphate). This study marks an initial step toward developing a non-destructive corrosion-performance assessment tool for civil engineering applications.
DOI:
10.14359/51749231
CI4710Tepke
David G. Tepke
Concrete International
47
Issue:
10
This article discusses key sustainability components for existing concrete structures, including safety and structural performance, environmental management, and durability design and service-life extension. It also presents the results of a survey about current university/college level courses and focus programs associated with these topics being offered by various institutions.
CI4703NEUnews
March 1, 2025
3
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete introduced its new third-party Validation/Verification Program for the cement and concrete industries. NEU’s Program provides third party validation or verification of the environmental claims of both existing and innovative new products and technologies associated with reduced carbon cement, concrete production, and concrete products following International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards.
CI4701Bury
January 1, 2025
Mark A. Bury and Carlito Cascone
1
This article provides an overview of a hydration-controlling (stabilizing) admixture and its use for recycling returned concrete. It includes details on a robustness evaluation of stabilization performance in a unique cross-country experiment, as well as information on the potential for lowering the environmental impacts of concrete production.
CI4701Mizer
Jennifer K. Mizer
The longevity of concrete is influenced by several interrelated challenges, each contributing to its gradual degradation. By addressing both technical and environmental considerations, stakeholders can achieve durable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly concrete solutions that contribute to the long-term sustainability of concrete.
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