Effect of Applied Stress on Corrosion and Mechanical Properties of Mild Steel

There is little knowledge on the effect of stress on corrosion of mild steel and how the combination of stress and corrosion affects the mechanical properties of mild steel. This paper presents a comprehensive experiment to provide evidence of the effect of stress on corrosion progress and mechanical properties of corroded steel. Test specimens, both stressed and nonstressed, were immersed in hydrochloride solutions with various acidities. Cause...