Mechanical properties assessment of specimen subjected to random non-uniform general corrosion and tensile load

Steel structures such as ships, offshore platforms and land-based structures operate in a very complex sea water environment. The corrosion in steel structures is often very severe, not only under sustained immersed condition in ballast tanks, but also under general exposure to atmospheric conditions.To assess the structural performance of steel structures such as aged ships, it is important to analyze the residual strength and energy absorption of corroded plates.