The effect of binder type on chloride threshold values for reinforced concrete

Author(s): M.C. Alonso, M. Sanchez
Paper category: Conference
Book title: Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting III (ICCRRR)
Editor(s): M.G. Alexander, H.-D. Beushausen, F. Dehn, P. Moyo
Print ISBN: 978-0-415-89952-9
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Pages: 39 – 40
Total Pages: 2
Language: English

Abstract: 
If chloride induced corrosion is the likely failure mechanism, both in the case of condition assessment or service life design, engineers compare the actual or predicted chloride content at the reinforcement steel depth with the chloride content required to initiate corrosion. The latter is usually referred to as chloride threshold value or critical chloride content. Considering the current developments in the cement industry promoting non-traditional and more sustainable binder types, there is a lack of knowledge with regard to their influence on the protection and onset of corrosion of future concrete structures. The present paper gives an overview of the current knowledge on the influence of blended cements on the chloride threshold value and corrosion related durability in general.

Online publication: 2014
Publication Type: abstract_only
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