Development of material technology for infrastructure maintenance

Abstract

National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) joined Infrastructure Maintenance, Renovation and Management of Cross-ministrerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) and developed corrosion acceleration testing method, corrosion monitoring; new materials for corrosion-resistant rebar, and polymer or cement repair materials. In addition, sensing system for concrete interior environment and non-destructive inspection metod for rebar corrosion. NIMS is continuously working toward establishment of preventive maintenance.