Modern Techniques for Corrosion Testing and Monitoring in Concrete Structures(1 Day)

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Created in July 1995 last updated November 2000
 
 
 
 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This one-day course thoroughly and systematically covers the principles and applications of a wide range of the latest techniques for corrosion testing and monitoring in concrete structures. These modern techniques can provide rapid and sensitive measurements/detection of corrosion. A half-day laboratory session will enable the participants to gain hands on experience in using the state-of-the-art equipment for corrosion testing and monitoring in concrete structures. Class size will be limited to 12 participants. More participants can be accommodated upon request.

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COURSE CONTENTS

  
1. The Need For Corrosion Testing And Monitoring In Concrete Structures
2. The Nature Of Corrosion Process In Concrete Structures
3. Indirect Methods For Corrosion Testing And Monitoring
a. Depth of carbonation
b. Depth of chloride penetration
c. Electrical resistance (ER probe)
d. Concrete resistivity
e. Half-cell potential mapping (ASTM standard)
f. pH
g. Moisture
4. Direct Methods For Corrosion Testing And Monitoring
a. Linear polarisation resistance measurement
b. Potentiodynamic polarization
c. AC Impedance measurement
d. Electrochemical noise measurement
5. Design Of Corrosion Sensors In Concrete Structures

6. Laboratory Session

Actual concrete cubes will used for the following measurements:

a. Half-cell potential mapping
b. PH
c. Linear polarization resistance measurement
d. Potentiodynamic polarization
e.AC Impedance measurement

 
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course has been structured in such a way that it is particularly suited for the architects, designeers, technologists, engineers, technical service and maintenance personnel who deal with design, repair and rehabilitation of concrete structures.

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