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Influence of Cracking Caused by Structural Loading on Chloride-Induced Corrosion Process in Reinforced Concrete Elements: A Review

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The chloride-induced corrosion of steel is a serious problem affecting the durability of reinforced concrete structures. Cracks may facilitate the ingress of chlorides into concrete and thus accelerate the corrosion process. However, different opinions on the effect of cracks on corrosion of steel were found in the literature. Two aspects existed among researchers: one is whether cracks accelerate only the corrosion initiation process or the overall corrosion process. The other aspect is whether or not there is a relationship between the crack width and the corrosion rate. In order to answer these contradictory aspects, finds from the literature were summarised. All the factors that could influence the corrosion process of steel in cracked concrete, such as crack inducing methods, corrosion acceleration methods, crack width, crack orientation, crack propagation status, concrete cover depth and concrete composition (water-cementitious materials ratio and mineral additives), were analysed based on the findings from the literature. A summary of current knowledge and conclusions about the aspects was then presented.

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  1. School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Queens University of Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

    Junjie Wang, P. A. M. Basheer & S. V. Nanukuttan

  2. Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London, London, UK

    Yun Bai

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Wang, J., Basheer, P.A.M., Nanukuttan, S.V., Bai, Y. (2015). Influence of Cracking Caused by Structural Loading on Chloride-Induced Corrosion Process in Reinforced Concrete Elements: A Review. In: Andrade, C., Gulikers, J., Polder, R. (eds) Durability of Reinforced Concrete from Composition to Protection. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09921-7_10

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