Chloride-induced corrosion of steel reinforcement - Mechanical performance and pit depth analysis

► Effect of corrosion on bare B500c bars and embedded in concrete, under salt spray. ► Moderate loss of strength but significant reduction in ductility, on bare samples. ► Higher losses (strength/ductility) on embedded bars for same mass loss with bare. ► Development of pit depth measurement procedure, using advance imaging analysis. ► Pits significance analysis indicated more severe pitting corrosion on embedded bars.