Chloride-induced macrocell corrosion of steel in concrete—theoretical background and practical consequences

Due to the large extent of corrosion problems in reinforced concrete structures all over the world the durability of concrete structures exposed to aggressive environments has become a problem of major importance. New results from research on chloride-induced corrosion of steel in concrete show that the corrosion mechanisms are quite complex. Normally locally separated anodically and cathodically acting steel surface areas are formed on the...