Sensor systems for use in reinforced concrete structures

Whole-life costing and residual service-life prediction of structures require quantitative information on cover-zone properties and threshold values for corrosion initiation and, once initiated, the rate of corrosion. It is clear that there exists a need to determine those near-surface characteristics of concrete, which promote the ingress of gases and liquids containing dissolved contaminants. In addition, in-situ monitoring of the seasonal...