Corrosion and its Prevention of Reinforcement in Concrete

Abstract

The durability of reinforced concrete is dependent on the degree of corrosion of reinforcement in concrete. In this article, the causes of corrosion, and the current technology of corrosion prevention of reinforcement in concrete are described. Carbonation of concrete and chloride attack which are the main causes of its corrosion are especially discussed. Furthermore, the rehabilitation methods of deteriorated concrete structures are also described briefly.