Advances in Materials Science and Engineering (Jan 2022)

Critical Study on Corrosion Inhibitors in U-Shaped RCC Beams

  • Suchithra Shanmughan,
  • Sampathkumar Velusamy,
  • Jothi Lakshmi Nallasamy,
  • Kothai Palanisamy Selvakumar,
  • Pradeep Thirumoorthy,
  • M. M. Saravanan,
  • Haripriya Sakthivel,
  • Mageshkumar Periyasamy,
  • Ramachandran Kasirajan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4762524
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2022

Abstract

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In most structural failures, deterioration of reinforced concrete structure is due to corrosion of reinforcing bars. Ingress of chloride ions and reaction of carbon dioxide with the cement paste due to poor-quality concrete or inadequate cover are the main causes of corrosion. Corrosion can be reduced by using high-quality concrete and providing proper cover to reinforcement. In addition, corrosion inhibitors are used to protect the reinforcement in order to extend the service life of concrete structures. This research work is focused on determining the effectiveness of corrosion inhibitors under cracked and uncracked sections of U-shaped beam. The U-shaped beam concept was used in this study, which helps to develop the crack width within 0.3 mm as per IS: 456 code provision. The two vertical stubs of the U-shaped beam were stressed in order to generate the cracks at the soffit of the beam. Then, the beams are tested for accelerated corrosion along with the half-cell potential meter calculations for the corrosion potential measurement.