Abstract
One comprehensive numerical system is proposed for the attempt to solve the problem related to deterioration of reinforced concrete (RC) structures under chloride-induced corrosion. This numerical system is characterized by combining the physico-chemical models related to the migration of corrosion-related substances in concrete, such as chloride, oxygen and moisture, and the electrochemical models dealing with the formation of natural potential and corrosion current of RC members under chloride-induced corrosion. Experimental comparison indicated the availability of this numerical system on modeling corrosion of steel in concrete structures under chloride attack.
