The cathodic protection (CP) is considered to be one of the most reliable corrosion protection methods of reinforcement in concrete structures. In USA and Europe, many concrete bridge decks and garage slabs deteriorated due to the deicing salts have already been repaired using CP. Also in Japan, application of this method for repairing the chloride attacked concrete structures have been started a few years ago. In Japan, however, the chloride corrosion problem in reinforcement generally exist on the marine concrete structures. The configuration of these structures are more complicated and construction environment is more severe than the bridge decks etc. in USA and Europe. Therefore, it is necessary to establish the more reliable criteria and the more effective construction method for CP on concrete structures. This report, firstly, shows the fundamental theory of CP and CP criteria examined on concrete structures. Secondly, the construction of CP system and problems of over-protection are also summarized.
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