ABSTRACT

Cathodic protection of reinforced concrete structures is a technique for rescuing corrosion damaged structures and, in certain instances, preventing them from corroding in the first place, and its use is growing.

This book is for specialist contractors, large consultants and owners of corrosion damaged structures, and looks at international experience with this technique. It examines why corrosion is occurring, the differences in the application of CP with the stark dichotomy in its success and failure, and finally ways in which its performance can be improved on future installations. Information is valuable, as the success or failure of the CP system has a marked effect on the service life of the structure.

chapter Chapter 1|16 pages

The Corrosion Process in Reinforced Concrete

The State of the Art

chapter Chapter 2|14 pages

History of Cathodic Protection in Reinforced Concrete

chapter Chapter 6|15 pages

How Cathodic Protection Works in Reinforced Concrete

chapter Chapter 7|12 pages

Defects with Existing Standards