Corrosion of Rebar by Chlorides and Concrete Durability

  • Hong, Naifeng (Central Research Institute of Building and Construction of MCC Group)
  • Published : 2004.06.01

Abstract

Throughout the world, corrosion of rebar in concrete is a main form for concrete building destruction. The chloride is prime criminal. This paper presents the harm of chloride corrosion in China, the effect of chloride corrosion on the durability of concrete buildings and protection strategies for rebar corrosion.

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