Monitoring Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel Using Half-Cell Potentials

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The book presents a non-destructive technique utilizing half-cell potential to effectively monitor corrosion levels in reinforcing steel within concrete structures. Unlike traditional methods that merely detect corrosion presence, this approach tracks corrosion progression over time. Through experiments on large reinforced concrete slabs, subjected to accelerated corrosion conditions, the findings confirm that half-cell potential is a reliable indicator for assessing corrosion in substantial concrete specimens, such as those found in bridge decks.