Zinc layer anode applied on reinforced concrete structures

Abstract

The application of zinc layer anode to reinforced concrete structure has been well known for many years. This galvanic cathodic protection system was specified being a corrosion control system for general steel in concrete as well as civil structures. A good way to determine the dimensioning elements of the galvanic protection system, is to carry out a pilot test being monitored in situ, and exposed under on site conditions including local concrete remediation or repair works. This paper presents an analysis of the current distribution and steel polarization data that have been collected from a car park project in the French Alps.