Long Lived Reinforced Concrete Structures in Severe Locations
From a structural perspective, reinforced concrete structures are highly reliable. However, when exposed to deicing salts or saltwater, reinforcing bars can corrode, leading to possible accelerated deterioration of the structure.
Researchers have considered many solutions to the problem of reinforcing bar corrosion, but only one has emerged as the incomparable choice: epoxy coating.
Explore this website for additional information, or contact CRSI's Manager of Corrosion Protection, Scott R. Humphreys, PE, SE directly at 847-517-1200 or shumphreys@crsi.org.
CRSI Recommendations for Corrosion Protection:
- Use quality concrete with adequate cover.
- Specify corrosion resistant reinforcement for corrosion susceptible applications.
- Consider supplemental protection systems on important structures in extremely corrosive environments.
- CRSI certified epoxy-coated reinforcement suppliers assure high quality material.
- Enforce specification provisions.
