کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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256724 | 503561 | 2015 | 8 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
• A novel multi-reference-electrode (MuRE) was proposed and studied.
• Nickel and stainless steel were the more stable metals for the reference electrode.
• The MuRE is able to detect and locate the chloride-induced corrosion.
• The proper length of each wire is influenced by the cover and the resistivity.
• The maximum allowable length/cover ratio to detect the localized corrosion is 50.
To monitor real-time the occurrence of localized corrosion in reinforced concrete structures a novel multi-reference electrode is proposed, consisting of a series of metallic wires placed head-to-tail able to measure the corrosion potential of a carbon steel tendon or a rebar network. Available embeddable or portable reference electrodes give the local potential of the rebar; with the new system, a single potential reading can give the corrosion condition of a wide area. Copper, nickel and stainless steel were tested as candidate metallic materials: laboratory tests allow verifying their stability in alkaline condition. The ability to detect and locale corrosion was demonstrated on mortar and grout specimens, cast to simulate chloride-induced corrosion on post-tensioned tendons.
Journal: Construction and Building Materials - Volume 96, 15 October 2015, Pages 434–441