Abstract: In this study, steel-concrete interface defects were analyzed in order to define their potential to induce corrosion. Various types of steel-concrete interface defects were classified into two main groups: macrodefects and ...

Abstract: Galvanized coating is used to prevent corrosion of reinforcing bars. Contrary to steel, this coating reacts with the surrounding aqueous phase of the cement paste and induces a delay in the hydration of the interfacial ...

Abstract: This paper presents the development of models and the analytical study of the structural response of deteriorating unbonded posttensioned beams, with the aim of providing suitable tools for the evaluation of existing ...