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Matthew J. Ing
Matthew J.
Ing
Simon Austin
Simon
Austin
Richard Lyons
Richard
Lyons
Condition monitoring of reinforced concrete structures at risk from reinforcement corrosion
Loughborough University
2009
Concrete
Condition monitoring
Corrosion
Built Environment and Design not elsewhere classified
2009-07-22 11:41:53
Conference contribution
https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/conference_contribution/Condition_monitoring_of_reinforced_concrete_structures_at_risk_from_reinforcement_corrosion/9432425
The corrosion of reinforced concrete structures is a major issue in the UK and
worldwide, both structurally and from a maintenance management aspect. Damage
induced by the corrosion of the steel can dramatically reduce the designed service life
of the structure through loss of bond between the steel and concrete, or from localised
loss of section of the corroding rebars. Failure to manage the maintenance of
reinforced concrete may result in the premature replacement of the structure or in
extreme cases, structural failure. Avoiding such scenarios can be aided through
improved detection and monitoring of corrosion in concrete. In addition, combining
this with a condition management tool, capable of benchmarking, index testing and
prioritising areas of the concrete structure(s) for remedial action, would provide
robust facilities management techniques for structural assets. This paper suggests how
the results of a novel non-destructive corrosion detection technique, currently being
developed, could be incorporated into a condition-monitoring tool for the facilities
management of structures. The development of protocols based on laboratory and
field data enable the formation of a condition-monitoring tool forming part of a longterm
maintenance strategy for estate owners and managers.