Modeling Cover-Cracking due to Reinforcement Corrosion in RC Structures

2001 ◽  
Vol 127 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. J. Pantazopoulou ◽  
K. D. Papoulia
Keyword(s):  
Reinforcement Corrosion ◽  
Rc Structures ◽  
Cover Cracking

Full-Field Displacement and Strain Measurement: Application of Digital Image Correlation to Reinforcement Corrosion Induced Concrete Fracture and Cover Cracking

2015 ◽  
Vol 738-739 ◽  
pp. 889-892
Author(s):  
Qiang Li ◽  
Hong Fa Yu ◽  
Jing Tong
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Steel Corrosion ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Image Correlation ◽  
Concrete Fracture ◽  
Reinforcement Corrosion ◽  
Full Field ◽  
Rc Structures ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Cover Cracking

Cracking of the cover concrete due to steel corrosion is considered as one of the major issues of durability of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. This paper tentatively studies the feasibility of DIC to reinforcement corrosion induced concrete fracture and cover cracking measurement. Advantages and limitations of DIC-based non-contact full-field measurement for corrosion induced concrete fracture and cover cracking are discussed. Drawbacks in this test need improvement are pointed out and test method for further study of whole process of simulating the real reinforced concrete cracking is put forward.

Which Rust Deposition Model Should Be Used in Predicting Concrete Cover Cracking due to Reinforcement Corrosion?

2012 ◽  
Vol 468-471 ◽  
pp. 1000-1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Zou ◽  
Frank Collins
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Model ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Zone Model ◽  
Reinforcement Corrosion ◽  
Rust Layer ◽  
Rc Structures ◽  
Cover Cracking ◽  
Porous Zone ◽  
Walled Cylinder ◽  
Concrete Interface

The critical amount of corroded steel that causes concrete cover cracking can be readily calculated based on thick-walled cylinder theory. However, the results may vary significantly depending on how the rust deposition is considered. There are several rust deposition hypothesis proposed in the literature for modelling concrete cover cracking of RC structures due to reinforcement corrosion. Among them, three are considered representative ones and have been widely cited in the literature. They are: (i) assumes a certain amount of rust product carried away from the rust layer and deposited within the open cracks proposed by Pantazopoulou and Papoulia; (ii) assumes all of the rust products build up around the bar and all of them are responsible for the expansive pressure proposed by Bazant; (iii) assumes certain amount of rust products deposited into a porous zone around the bar/concrete interface proposed by Liu and Weyers. In this paper, all three rust deposition hypotheses were examined for the critical amount of corrosion to induce cover cracking. When compared to the test data available from the literature, it showed that the porous zone model proposed by Liu and Weyers gives the best predictions. Thus it may be concluded that assuming a porous zone around the steel/concrete interface would be reasonable and may be adopted in developing concrete cover cracking predictive model.

Effect of Stirrup on Reinforcement Corrosion-Induced Cover Cracking

2011 ◽  
Vol 148-149 ◽  
pp. 1323-1326
Author(s):  
Qiang Li ◽  
Xiao Jian Zhang ◽  
Tian Ting Ding
Keyword(s):  
Prediction Models ◽  
Longitudinal Crack ◽  
Steel Corrosion ◽  
Reinforcement Corrosion ◽  
Accelerated Corrosion ◽  
Rc Structures ◽  
Short Columns ◽  
Cover Concrete ◽  
Cover Cracking ◽  
Section Size

Cracking of the cover concrete due to steel corrosion is considered as one of the major issues of durability of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Numerous models have been developed to predict the time from corrosion initiation to cracking of the cover concrete. However, little work has been done on the effects of stirrup on reinforcement corrosion-induced cover cracking. In this paper, the effects of stirrup on reinforcement corrosion-induced cover cracking are investigated. The results of four short columns (section size 100×100 mm, total length 515 mm) subjected to accelerated corrosion clearly show that stirrups not only can effectively postpone and prevent the longitudinal crack initiation but also can restrict the width of cracks caused by corrosion of reinforcement. Therefore, prediction models should account for the effects of stirrup on reinforcement corrosion-induced cover cracking, and even the effects of load on it.

scholarly journals Modelling of Corrosion-Induced Concrete Cover Cracking Due to Chloride Attacking

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1440
Author(s):  
Pei-Yuan Lun ◽  
Xiao-Gang Zhang ◽  
Ce Jiang ◽  
Yi-Fei Ma ◽  
Lei Fu
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Premature Failure ◽  
Rc Structures ◽  
Structural Capacity ◽  
Cover Cracking ◽  
Deterioration Process ◽  
Cracking Process

The premature failure of reinforced concrete (RC) structures is significantly affected by chloride-induced corrosion of reinforcing steel. Although researchers have achieved many outstanding results in the structural capacity of RC structures in the past few decades, the topic of service life has gradually attracted researchers’ attention. In this work, based on the stress intensity, two models are developed to predict the threshold expansive pressure, corrosion rate and cover cracking time of the corrosion-induced cracking process for RC structures. Specifically, in the proposed models, both the influence of initial defects and modified corrosion current density are taken into account. The results given by these models are in a good agreement with practical experience and laboratory studies, and the influence of each parameter on cover cracking is analyzed. In addition, considering the uncertainty existing in the deterioration process of RC structures, a methodology based on the third-moment method in regard to the stochastic process is proposed, which is able to evaluate the cracking risk of RC structures quantitatively and predict their service life. This method provides a good means to solve relevant problems and can prolong the service life of concrete infrastructures subjected to corrosion by applying timely inspection and repairs.

Corrosion effects on seismic capacity of reinforced concrete structures

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Bossio ◽  
Francesco Fabbrocino ◽  
Tullio Monetta ◽  
Gian Piero Lignola ◽  
Andrea Prota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Service Life ◽  
Seismic Behavior ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Residual Service Life ◽  
Seismic Capacity ◽  
Rc Structures ◽  
Behavior Simulation ◽  
Cover Cracking ◽  
Rc Structure

AbstractRecently, corrosion prevention and monitoring of reinforced concrete (RC) structures became an important issue for seismic assessment of such kind of structures. Therefore, it is important to develop adequate models to represent material degradation into seismic behavior simulation of RC structures. Because of its effects, corrosion represents the most important form of degradation for materials and structures, both for wide diffusion and the amount of danger it presents. To understand the corrosion process is critical in order to design RC structures that are able to guarantee the required service life and in order to understand the residual service life and strength of an existing structure. The seismic behavior of a corroded framed RC structure is analyzed by means of push-over analyses, which allow understanding the development of the global behavior of the structure. Three different degrees of corrosion penetration were simulated, by means of the reduction of bars and stirrups’ diameters and concrete cover cracking and spalling, and three different configurations of corrosion, depending on the number of corroded frames and sides of the structural elements.

Influences of Repair Materials Properties on Reinforcement Corrosion-Induced Cover Cracking Time

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 183-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanchai Yodsudjai ◽  
Ponpan Setpittayakul
Keyword(s):  
Concrete Structure ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Maintenance Planning ◽  
Reinforcement Corrosion ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structure ◽  
Materials Properties ◽  
Repair Mortar ◽  
Cover Cracking ◽  
Repair Materials ◽  
Concrete Reinforcement

Cover cracking from reinforcement corrosion is one of the major causes of deteriorations in reinforced concrete structure. If the cover cracking time can be predicted, it would be useful for maintenance planning and budget allocation. The objective of this paper was to find the influence of repair materials on concrete cover cracking time. In this study, the corrosion of concrete reinforcement was accelerated by electricity. Using three types of materials, it was found that the cover cracking time of repair mortar was the shortest followed by those of concrete and non-shrink cement grout respectively. In addition, specimens simulating repaired concrete were prepared. The cracking times of the repaired specimens were found to be about the same and were of the same order as those of repair materials only.

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