ABSTRACT
Reinforced concrete has been developed and applied extensively for a century. However, there are many instances of premature failure of reinforced concrete components due to corrosion of reinforcement. The economic implications of such damage are enormous. In a tropical country like India, where approximately 80% of the annual rainfall takes place in the two monsoon months, corrosion related problems are more alarming. India also has a very long coastline where marine weather prevails. Typically, a building in the coastal region requires major restoration work within fifteen years of its construction.
