Understanding and Monitoring Corrosion in Steel Reinforced Concrete
Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when the steel rebar within reinforced concrete structures rusts. In scientific terms, concrete corrosion is the “destruction of…
What Is the Half-Cell Potential Test?
Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when a structure is exposed to elements like CO2 or chloride, which can penetrate the concrete all the…
Assessing Concrete Corrosion with Non-Destructive Testing Methods (NDT)
Have you ever been driving over a bridge and wondered who is in charge of making sure it is safe? Or how do they test…
Offer Your Clients the Most Sophisticated Corrosion Assessment Tool with iCOR®
Does your company provide condition assessment services to your clients? When was the last time your customers understood the corrosion levels on the surface of…
Detect the Rate of Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete Structures in Seconds
Corrosion is a natural process that begins when the steel rebar within reinforced concrete starts to rust. According to ACI, “corrosion occurs when the protective…
Damaged and deteriorating bridges are a major concern when it comes to transportation infrastructures. According to the ARTBA Bridge Report, “1 in 3 U.S. bridges…
A New Technique for Rebar Corrosion Measurement in Concrete
Rebar corrosion is a recurrent problem in the construction industry. More specifically, it can affect the quality of a project by cracking and damaging the…
Accelerated Bridge Construction with Lower Costs, Safer Job Sites
In the United States, one in four of the country’s 600,000 bridges require rehabilitation, repair, or replacement. As a result, faster, safer, and more economic…
How Drones Can Work With, Not Against, Inspectors
Recent advances in drone technologies (also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, UAVs) and non-destructive testing (NDT) have led to significant changes in the way data…
How to Assess Concrete Durability With Electrical Resistivity
An educational video on the concept and measurement techniques of concrete electrical resistivity and its application in the durability-related studies in concrete materials. Parameters affecting the resistivity measurement are described.
Florida International University Bridge Collapse
Why Ensuring Proper Quality Control is ImportantOn March 15th, 2018 a 950-ton, partially assembled pedestrian bridge at Florida International University (FIU) collapsed onto the busy…
Evaluating Current Methods Predicting Service-Life of Reinforced Concrete
Service-Life Prediction for Reinforced Concrete Exposed to Chloride-Induced Corrosion Risk: Are We Just Rolling the Dice?Corrosion of reinforcing steel is the most prominent cause of…
Re-using Plastic for Corrosion Prevention
Could a Life-Saving Plastic be a Long-Lasting Solution for Concrete Corrosion?Each year, hospitals around the world throw away tonnes of plastic waste as a result…
