Cathodic Protection Of Reinforcement In Concrete – Overview And Experience Over 30+ Years

This paper gives an overview of long term performance up to 30 years in the field of cathodic protection of steel reinforcement in concrete in The Netherlands, focusing on impressed current systems based on activated titanium anodes. Case studies are presented including applications to large numbers...

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Main Authors: Polder Rob B., van den Hondel Anthony W.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2022-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/pdf/2022/11/matecconf_iccrrr22_01001.pdf
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description This paper gives an overview of long term performance up to 30 years in the field of cathodic protection of steel reinforcement in concrete in The Netherlands, focusing on impressed current systems based on activated titanium anodes. Case studies are presented including applications to large numbers of precast elements corroding due to mixed-in chloride with drilled in titanium anodes, parking garages with titanium strips in cementitious overlays and industrial floors with titanium mesh in overlay. Based on observed failures and replacements, analysis of working life of various types of systems and components and end-of-life considerations are given. CP has become a fully accepted method of securing safety and serviceability of buildings and infrastructure that are prone to corrosion. Observations show that with activated titanium based systems, very long service lives can be obtained. The activated titanium itself keeps working well beyond the observed period of 30 years. Some other components have relatively higher failure rates. The repairs that were required in the cases discussed are dominated by failing anode-copper connections and to a minor extent power sources and potential sensors.
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spelling doaj.art-0abd160474924d69b6fdc202b1001e712023-06-09T09:28:13ZengEDP SciencesMATEC Web of Conferences2261-236X2022-01-013640100110.1051/matecconf/202236401001matecconf_iccrrr22_01001Cathodic Protection Of Reinforcement In Concrete – Overview And Experience Over 30+ YearsPolder Rob B.0van den Hondel Anthony W.M.1RPCPCathodic Protection AdviceThis paper gives an overview of long term performance up to 30 years in the field of cathodic protection of steel reinforcement in concrete in The Netherlands, focusing on impressed current systems based on activated titanium anodes. Case studies are presented including applications to large numbers of precast elements corroding due to mixed-in chloride with drilled in titanium anodes, parking garages with titanium strips in cementitious overlays and industrial floors with titanium mesh in overlay. Based on observed failures and replacements, analysis of working life of various types of systems and components and end-of-life considerations are given. CP has become a fully accepted method of securing safety and serviceability of buildings and infrastructure that are prone to corrosion. Observations show that with activated titanium based systems, very long service lives can be obtained. The activated titanium itself keeps working well beyond the observed period of 30 years. Some other components have relatively higher failure rates. The repairs that were required in the cases discussed are dominated by failing anode-copper connections and to a minor extent power sources and potential sensors.https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/pdf/2022/11/matecconf_iccrrr22_01001.pdf
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title_short Cathodic Protection Of Reinforcement In Concrete – Overview And Experience Over 30+ Years
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