ABSTRACT
Chloride induced corrosion of reinforcement and prestressing tendon is causing damages on structures, which amount up to several million Euro annually in Germany. In most cases the degree of damage has reached a considerable extent by the time it is visually detectable. The corresponding intervention, which can include repair as well as strengthening measures, is therefore rather extensive and complex. In this respect a huge saving potential exists in case the point of intervention is adjusted to an early damage stage. In the following the continuous condition assessment of structures via corrosion sensors is introduced.
