Characterization of Corrosion Products on Weathering Steel Bridges Influenced by Chloride Deposition

Abstract

The article presents the results of experimental testing of corrosion processes on weathering steel bridges. Two bridge structures spanning various obstacles were selected for the experimental measurement. The tested bridges are situated in the same location and structural solution of these bridges is similar. Differences in development of corrosion products are mainly affected by the microclimate below the bridge structure. Special attention is paid to a bridge over the motorway which is strongly affected by the deposition of chlorides. The dependences between the measured deposition of chlorides and parameters of corrosion layers (thickness of corrosion products, corrosion rates, and chemical composition) are discussed and evaluated in this article.

Keywords

• atmospheric corrosion
• weathering steel
• experimental tests
• corrosion losses
• deposition rate of chlorides