Mechanical properties and corrosion susceptibility of dual-phase steel in concrete

This paper presents preliminary results on the mechanical and corrosion properties of a Fe-2Si-0.1C-0.1Nb dual-phase ferrite martensite (DFM) steel embedded in concrete. Previous research has shown that these steels can attain higher tensile strengths, higher energy absorption, more ductility, better fatigue toughness, weldability, and better corrosion resistance than conventional reinforcement (re-bar) steels. This investigation shows that...