Extension of residual service life by galvanic cathodic protection

Title: Extension of residual service life by galvanic cathodic protection
Author(s): George Sergi
Paper category : conference
Book title: 2nd International Symposium on Service Life Design for Infrastructures
Editor(s): K. van Breugel, Guang Ye, Yong Yuan
Print-ISBN: 978-2-35158-096-7
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-097-4
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2010
Pages: 613 - 621
Total Pages: 9
Nb references: 6
Language: English

Abstract: The majority of concrete repairs are related to corrosion of the steel reinforcement.
Whether these are in small patches or in large areas, rehabilitation by the use of electrochemical methods has been shown to be the most durable approach, providing an extension to the residual service life of the steel reinforced concrete component or structure.
This paper gives examples of achieving such durability by the use of galvanic anodes, presenting up to ten year results of point anodes in patch repairs and global corrosion control systems in larger concrete rehabilitation projects. As part of a structure management and maintenance programme, galvanic protection of the steel reinforcement can provide long and enduring performance with low cost monitoring and maintenance of the system.

Online publication: 2011-04-20
Publication type : full_text
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