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Measurement of the electrical resistivity of cement-based materials using post-embedded probes: effect of contact material

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The measurement of the electrical resistivity of cement-based materials, e.g., concrete, is used for quality control and durability assessment. In an existing structure, the electrical resistivity of the concrete can be monitored using either pre- or post-embedded probes. When using post-embedded probes, the contact material (grout) used when installing the probe can affect the measurements. This work investigated the effect on the measurement of two different grouts (in alkaline and carbonated condition) used for the installation of a post-embedded probe in carbonated mortar. The effect of the geometry of the system was also examined.

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This work is part of the collaboration between Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI) and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The research was financed by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) for the project entitled “Predicting the service life of reinforced concrete structures by monitoring the electrical resistivity of concrete” and Lavkarbsem (NFR project no. 235211/O30) project, which is supported by the Norwegian Research Council and the following companies: Mapei AS, Norbetong AS, Norcem AS, Skanska AS, and Rambøll Engineering AS.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta”, Politecnico Di Milano, Via Mancinelli 7, 20131, Milan, Italy

    M. Messina & M. Gastaldi

  2. Department of Structural Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Richard Birkelands Vei 1a, NO-7491, Trondheim, Norway

    A. Belda Revert & M. R. Geiker

  3. Department of Specialist Construction Consultancy, OPAK AS, Engebrets Vei 7, 0275, Oslo, Norway

    A. Belda Revert

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Messina, M., Revert, A.B., Gastaldi, M. et al. Measurement of the electrical resistivity of cement-based materials using post-embedded probes: effect of contact material. Mater Struct 56, 147 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-023-02235-4

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