Towards understanding corrosion initiation in concrete – Influence of local electrochemical properties of reinforcing steel

The ageing of reinforced concrete (RC) structures in the industrialized countries increases the probability of durability issues. The mechanism of chloride-induced corrosion, the most common deterioration process in RC structures, is still not well understood. Improvement in the understanding of localized corrosion initiation is crucially required to allow for cost efficient and durable maintenance of the existing infrastructures and for service...