Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6725931 | Construction and Building Materials | 2013 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The efficiency of four commercial concrete coatings (a polymer modified cementitious mortar and three elastomeric coatings) against chloride-induced corrosion is discussed by means of steel corrosion long-term monitoring and by chlorides penetration profiles in concrete. The cement-based coating shows the best effect on delay chlorides penetration in concrete by acting as a physical barrier in addition to concrete cover. Despite its lower polymer content, the higher thickness guarantees a longer time-to-corrosion with respect to organic coatings. Once corrosion has started, corrosion rate is lower in the presence of coatings, due to their ability to reduce water ingress in concrete.
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Authors
A. Brenna, F. Bolzoni, S. Beretta, M. Ormellese,