Title: Corrosion Protection of Thin Precast Concrete Sections

Author(s): D. H. Pletta, E. F. Massie, and H. S. Robins

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 46

Issue: 3

Appears on pages(s): 513-525

Keywords: no keywords

DOI: 10.14359/12072

Date: 3/1/1950

Abstract:
A new electrical resistance technique for measuring the rate of corrosion of steel reinforcing is described. The method employs a thin ribbon 0.008 x 0.25 in. as the resistance element embedded in 6 x 12 in. thin panels, and a Kelvin bridge sensitive to 0.0001 ohm, The data plotted in dimensionless parameter form enable the half-life of concrete to be determined at a comparatively early age. The term half-life is defined as the time required for the cross-sectional area of the reinforcing to decrease by one-half its orginal value due to corrosion. Six mixes, three water-cement ratios, four exposure conditions and three depths of cover were examined.